posted August 29, 2008
John “Jakie” Moyers, 82, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at his residence, after an extended illness with cancer.
Born and raised in Chattanooga his entire life, he was also a lifelong member of East Chattanooga Church of God where he was active up until his illness. He was retired from Chattanooga Boiler & Tank after 20 years of service and was the son of the late Aline and Thomas Moyers.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Moyers; two brothers, Arnold Moyers and Vernon Moyers; sister, Rozella (Kenneth) Roark.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Geraldine Moyers; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Wendell Whitener, Ooltewah; three grandchildren, Andrew, Hollie and Winston; sister, Erma (DeWayne) Akins; various sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Moyers, Carolyn (Mike) Horton, LaVerne (Edna) Waller, Jimmy (Marie) Goggins, Jerry (Marlene) Goggins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at East Chattanooga Church of God with the Rev. Fred Smith and the Rev. Don Glenn officiating. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
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