Jay Moyer

Jay Alan Moyer, 92, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at White Birch Estates.

Mr. Moyer was born on October 31, 1933 in Pennsylvania and was a son of the late Allen C. and Amanda Krupp Moyer. Prior to moving to Virginia, he owned and operated a dairy farm in Souderton, Pennsylvania. He drove a bus for private school students, and he was well known in the area for his woodworking and made many items for the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sales. He was a member of Dayton Mennonite Church.

On October 15, 1988, he married Wanda R. Moyer who survives. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Marie Derstine Moyer on October 25, 1985.

Surviving are his daughters, Debra Moyer, Brenda Moyer and husband Brian, Kerry Moyer, Sandra Nice and husband Scott, Trena Schwartz and husband Jay; sister, Ina Hunsberger; grandchildren, Jason Moyer, Jesse Nice, Jacob Moyer, Josiah Moyer, Daniel Moyer, Joseph Moyer, Shayna Schwartz, Isaac Schwartz; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Moyer was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Moyer; and brother-in-law, Ralph Hunsberger.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Dayton Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.