STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC.
603 N. GALLATIN AVE., EXT.
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
PH: 724-437-2756
CONFIRMATION FX: 724-438-8782
Observer Reporter Greene County Edition
Death Notice: Sunday March 17, 2013 & Monday March 18, 2013
James K. Moyer, 84 years old, of Shady Grove, Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania . passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 with his loving family by his side.
We have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and all who knew Jim lost a special friend. He touched many lives in many ways throughout his lifetime.
He will be missed, but his memory will live on forever in many people's heartsand never be forgotten.
He was born Tuesday November 27, 1928 the son of the Andrew Curtis Moyer and Mary (Matthews) Moyer.
"Jim" was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed frequent rides to his properties in Greene County.
He enjoyed the simple things in life and cherished his family and friends.
Jim graduated from North Union High School, Class of 1946, where he served as his senior class secretary-treasurer.
While he was in high school, Jim worked at his father's hardware and feed store in Hopwood. He bought a dump truck and hauled for Eureka Fire Brick Company.
He served honorably with the United States Army in the infantry during the Korean War.
He was a member of the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., and North Union Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8543.
After his Father started A.C. Moyer Company, "Jim" worked for the company and then co-owned it with his brother, Bud until their retirement.
After retirement, "Jim" continued to stay active in the business by continuing to buy equipment and keeping a watchful eye on things. He was also a partner in Moyer, Moyer, Mechling Land Company.
Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, George C. Moyer and his wife Phyllis, William (Bud) Moyer. Niece Dr. Kim Karschner, and his stepmother Erma (Bitner) Moyer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Althea (York) Moyer, daughters; Zelda Moyer of Lemont Furnace, Mona Collins and her husband Jeff of Lemont Furnace, grandson Brian Cobbs of Lemont Furnace, grand daughter Megan Collins of Lemont Furnace, he is also survived by his nephews Jeffery Moyer of Wind Ridge, Pa., and Ben Moyer of Farmington Pa., niece Becky (Moyer) Wilcosky of Uniontown, Pa., sister-in-law Frances Moyer, Brother-in-law Floyd York and business partner Russ Mechling.
Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc. 603 North Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday March 17, 2013 and Monday March 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday March 19, 2013 until 11 a.m. the hour of service with Rev. Terence Teluch and Rev. Dan Brant officiating
Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown, Pa.