Published in the Picayune Item 3 Mar 2010

Wilbert "Big Moe" Moran, Sr., 78, of Picayune passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in Picayune at his home.

A native of Whitesand, he was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and a member of the male chorus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Kisiah Moran.

Survivors include: four sons, Wilbert Moran, Jr., Carl Woodson and Anthony Wilson all of Picayune and Wilbur Lewis of Gulfport, Miss.; seven daughters, Octavia Hicks, Valerie Jones and Virena Simmons all of Picayune, Shirley Thomas of California, Karly Moran of Picayune, Joyce Kay Powell of Maryland and Tanyell Obannon of Texas; one brother, Captain Cornell Wilcox of Biloxi, Miss.; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Baylous Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to service. The Rev. Bozell Langham will officiate at the service.

Burial will follow in the Picayune Cemetery.

Baylous Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements