Lacy Evan Moyers, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 24, 2022, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Oct. 19, 1927, in Franklin and was the son of the late Martin Hugh Moyers and Gertrude Mauzy Moyers Simmons.
Mr. Moyers was a member of the National Guard. He retired from Peoples Security Insurance Co. after 36 years where he was agency manager and home office field auditor. After retirement, he drove cars for Avis for nearly 30 years.
He was a member of the Pendleton Lodge #144 AF & AM, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Master Mason, and Kazem Temple of Roanoke, Virginia, for 50 years. He was past president of Lynchburg Life Underwriters Association and twice past president of the Lynchburg Shrine Club. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as a member of the church council.
His loving wife of 56 years, Loretta June Crigler Moyers, preceded him in death in 2007.
He is survived by the pride of his life, his five daughters and their families: Terry Mason (Joe) of Marietta, Georgia, Denny Harrell (Hogie) of Midlothian, Virginia, Sherry Homan (Morris) of Moorefield, Kim Crist (Steve) of Green Cove Springs, Florida, and Susan Smith (Chuck) of Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the best granddaddy to 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a special friend, Dorothy Dodson.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Maurice, Leslie and Harlan Moyers; and two sisters, Cornelia Grace Moyers and Louise Rexrode.
Paster Dennis Roberts conducted the funeral Monday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. Burial was at Fort Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia, with Masonic Rites.
The family wishes to acknowledge Heather and Lee Younger, along with Gentle Shepherd Hospice, for their love and dedication to their father.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Gentle Shepherd Hospice, or Meals on Wheels. He was a faithful, honorable, gentle, humble and kind soul who leaves behind a legacy of love.
Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg Virginia, was in charge of the arrangements.
