Traverse City, Michigan
LEESBURG, Fla. — James Charles Morey, 72, of Leesburg, Fla., died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Born in Charlevoix, Mr. Morey moved to Florida from Traverse City in 1996. He owned his own insurance agency, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Protestant church, the Lions Club, the Leesburg Genealogy Society and was a charter member of T.R.A.M.P.S.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Morey of Leesburg; son, Todd (Lara) Morey of Noblesville, Ind.; daughter, Cindy (John) Knox of Greenwood, Wis.; brother, Patrick Morey of Traverse City and Joseph Morey of Imperial, Calif.; and his grandchildren, John Alan Knox and Carie Knox, both of Greenwood, Wis.
Arrangements are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home of Leesburg, Fla.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Mary, we offer you our deepest sympathy. George & Jim were school friends and had some good times together. I remember in our early married years getting together, too, and it was so nice hearing from you via e-mail a few months ago. Our thoughts & prayers - George & Esther
George Gregory
February 28, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Mary, I am so sorry that Jim has died. I have many fond memories of you and your family. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Renee (Thompson) Dean
February 26, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
I was sorry to here of the passing of Jim. I was a good friend of his brother Joe when we lived in Traverse City, and got to know the whole Morey family.What surprised me, was that Jim had lived only a few miles from me, here in Florida.
Ted Smith
February 20, 2007 | Grand Island, FL
Mary, Cindy, and Todd,
So sorry to hear of Jim's death. Reading of it brought back many memories that we all had together just a "few" years ago. The 4 of you were a very special part of my life---from little cities to big glaciers, you were all there. Thanks and my thoughts are with you at this sad time----Judy
Judy Arnold
February 19, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Dear Mary, Todd, Cindy and Family,
Lee and I were so sorry to hear about the passing away of Jim. We
will always remember him as the very nice person that he was and
we will never forget going to watch
him fly his airplanes with the
T.R.A.M.P.S. Are thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family at this very sad day of your lives.
Lee and Karen Wilson
February 19, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Mary: I was sad to learn of the passing of your dear husband. I am sure that this is a difficult time for you and family. Our thoughts are with you with much sympathy.
Bev & Bob Schwenter
Beverly Schwenter
February 19, 2007 | Green Valley, AZ
