Ralph E. Moyle

Ralph Errol Moyle, son of Ralph Edward and Irene (Hawkins) Moyle, was born September 1, 1941 in David City, Nebraska and passed away August 4, 2016 at his home in Buffalo after a 10 year struggle with cancer. He was at the time of his death 74 years, 11 months and 3 days. Ralph, his parents and his two sisters moved from Nebraska to a farm in Long Lane in 1948. Ralph attended the one room Cheek School in Long Lane and had the same teacher through eighth grade. He then went to Buffalo High School, graduating in 1959. After graduation he was an apprentice to Harry Sloan as a watchmaker’s assistant. In January 1960 he bought out Mr. Sloan and opened his own jewelry store. He was in business for 56 years in Buffalo until this spring when his health would no longer allow him to work. He was baptized on September 4, 1955 and joined the Liberty Methodist Church in Long Lane. He taught a teenage Sunday School class for years. When Liberty Church closed, he transferred his membership to the Buffalo United Methodist Church. He was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He was a charter member of the first Kiwanis Club of Buffalo. In September 1972 he married Diana Reed and to this union three children were born, all of whom survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Delbert Moyle, and one sister Norma Jean Passero. He is survived by Diana, his wife of 43 years; Two daughters, Angela Moyle of Tallahassee, Florida and Tressa Moyle of Springfield, Missouri; One son, Gene Moyle of Buffalo, Missouri; Two sisters, Sharon Lynch of Elkland, Missouri and Karen and husband Lester Oliver of Sleeper, Missouri; A sister-in-law Betty Moyle of St. Petersburg, Florida; And many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives. Visitation will be Sunday, August 7th, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home. Services will be Monday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Buffalo United Methodist Church with the Reverend Allan Howell officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Escorts will be Lavelle Deckard, Don Hatfield, Don Stuckey, Earl Eversole, Terry Grisham and Dean Cline. Honorary escorts will be the members of the original Kiwanis Club of Buffalo. Music will be provided by Gene Moyle. Carla Deckard will be at the piano. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Buffalo United Methodist Church.

Ralph E. Moyle

September 1, 1941 - August 4, 2016