Robert B. Moyer
February 4, 2018
Robert B. Moyer, 94, passed away on February 4, 2018. Born in Altoona, PA, his family moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1929. He attended Weslaco High School and Edinburg Jr. College before joining the U.S. Navy 1942. While serving in the South Pacific during WWII, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and several other air medals, including the Presidential Unit Citation Award. Returning to the Valley he worked for several years managing stores for B.F. Goodyear Co., eventually becoming a partner in R&S Fruit Co. retiring in 1992. He was a Master Mason of Weslaco Lodge No. 1212 for more than 50 years and was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He is survived by his wife Jimmie R. Moyer; son Lee Moyer (Kim); grandsons Robby and Michael Moyer; and stepsons David and Mark McWhorter. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM Thursday, Feb. 8 in the social room at First United Methodist Church.
Robert B. Moyer, 94, passed away on February 4, 2018. Born in Altoona, PA, his family moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1929. He attended Weslaco High School and Edinburg Jr. College before joining the U.S. Navy 1942. While serving in the South... View Obituary & Service Information