James O. Moyer, Jr.
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James O. Moyer, Jr., 67, of Pomeroy, died at his home on Friday, January, 4, 2013. He was the husband of the late Marsha A. Smith Moyer who died in 2010. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late James O. and Sarah Lyle Moyer.
Jim was an area resident all his life and a 1963 graduate of Octorara High School. In 1970 he graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and soon after began his life long career as a law officer; most notably serving as Parkesburg Police Chief from 1975 to 1978 and later as Chief Deputy Sheriff with the Chester County Sheriff's Dept. He was also employed, part time, by the Atglen Borough Police Dept. and the Sadsbury Twp. Police Dept.
In 1976 Jim was the recipient of the Silver Star of Bravery and the Policeman of the Year award by the Chester County Chief of Police Association for his actions in preventing an armed bank robbery in Parkesburg.
He is survived by three children; James O. Moyer, III of Philadelphia, Kimberly, wife of Jefferey VanDyke of East Fallowfield and Lisa, wife of Tim Mulrooney of Quarryville, four grandchildren; Joel VanDyke, Priscilla Mulrooney, Harry Smith Mulrooney and Chanel Figueroa, one sister Jacquelin Ellingsworth of Christiana, PA and one brother Delno Moyer of Cochranville. He was preceded in death by two siblings; George Moyer and Barbara Young.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2pm at the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg Rd., East Fallowfield, PA 19320 with visitation at the church from 11am to 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Chester Co. Sheriff's K-9 Fund, 201 W. Market St., Suite 1201, West Chester, PA 19380 or the Chester Co. Hero Fund, 820 Heatherstone Dr., Berwyn, PA 19312.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. Marsha and I went all though school together and "Jimmy" as she called him, was the love of her life. They are reunited. RIP Jim.
Officers and members of the
Officers and members of the Pomeroy Vol. Fire Co. wish to pass on their condolences to the Moyer Family. The family has been lifelong supporters of the fire company and were always there to participate in events at the station. He will be dearly missed.
Rest In Peace Chief
Chief,
Your presence is missed tremendously here in the Office. From the Tasty Cakes you gave all of us every morning to telling us how it really is (or should be), work will not be the same. I know you missed Marsha dearly and it makes me feel better to know, being with her is where you really want to be. Thank you for all of the great memories and wisdom. Please watch over all of us as we continue the job you loved. R.I.P.
We are thinking of you!
Kim & family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. In talking with you last month at the dentist office you should be proud to know you took such good care of your dad. I am sure that meant a lot to the both of you. Keep all those happy memories close to your heart and they will get you through those difficult days.
Trish, Gabe, Gabriel & Theresa Milanese
thinking of you at this time
My sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Jim,
Always a smile on his face, growing up in this small community feeling a true presence of his leadership in the police department.
I had the opportunity to work with him a few years ago when the new boro building was erected in town and he was so great to work with.
to all his co-workers in the office Wendy, Anne,Brian, and the police department my condolences go to you as well I'm sure he will be sorely missed by all in the community.
Grace Sagnor
Proud to have known the Chief
I am flabbergasted at the loss of your father. I have worked with him since 1990's and he was a kind man. When my mom became ill and needed me, he helped to make sure I could attend to her. I remember him saying, "family matters". I know that he missed his wife and I'm sure he was anxious to see her again. Ironically, was in Florida with my mom when he passed. I will not be home for the funeral but my thoughts and prayers ate with you all. He was a wonderful man.
Jim and family
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Listening to Massenet's Meditation on a Theme from Thais expresses comfort and healing in this difficult journey.
Heidi Donaldson
A good man
Jim:
Maybe I didn't call you
Quite as often as I should have
Maybe I didn't see you
Quite as often as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Rest In Peace my friend! Say Hi to "Marsh" for me!
Kim, I am so saddened to hear
Kim, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. God bless you. Nancy
HI Jeff and Kim Sorry to hear
HI Jeff and Kim
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I just wanted to let you guys know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and hope everyone is doing OK under the circumstances. Get in touch with me when you have a chance.
Dave Laird
Sorry for your loss
Jimmy, Kim, and Lisa,
I was sadden to hear of your father's death. I'm sorry that I was unable to make it to the service, as your dad was at my father's funeral 10 years ago. I'll always remember the times at your grandfather's home in Pomeroy swimming, or when your family lived on Main Street and First Avenue in Parkesburg. Our fathers were best friends and shared many times together.Please know that your family are in our prayers. If you need anything, please do not hestitate to contact us. I am sure your parents are so proud of the adults that each of you have become. God Bless.
Tammy Miller Hagan