George Andy Moppin, Jr., 87, of Richmond, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington.

George was born on December 7, 1932, in Ray County, the son of George Andy and Mamie (Mershon) Moppin, Sr.  He was united in marriage on May 15, 1960 to Elizabeth "Liz" Blakeman of Henrietta.  They were later divorced. He was united in marriage to Fern Loretta Moore of Kansas City, on March 25, 1969.  She preceded him in death. George then remarried his first wife Liz.

Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Moppin of the home; eight children: Georgia Ann (Ronald) Smith of Knoxville, TN, Michael (Shelia) Moppin of Kansas City, Robert (Terry Etherton) Moppin of Kansas City, Amy (Donald, Sr.) Thomas of Edwardsville, KS, Steven (Jan) Rose of North Kansas City, Sean (Sallie) Rose of Tallassee, FL, Brian Rose of Florida, Arthur Harrell of Lexington; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; one brother, Stanley Moppin; and one sister, Glenda Viles of Richmond.

He was preceded in death by his parents and second wife Fern.

George reared and educated in Henrietta.  He worked for the United States Postal Service.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Cremation with private family services to be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of George with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .