James A. Moats; 78; of Belle Vernon (Washington Township); died Sunday; Dec. 13; 2009; at 8:52 a.m. at his home. Born March 13; 1931; in Fayette City; he was the son of the late Wesley and Mary Hutchinson Moates. A resident of Washington Township for the past 46 years; Mr. Moats was a member of the First Christian Church of Fayette City; and was a retired heavy equipment operator at Southwestern Railroad; Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a veteran of the Korean War; having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fayette City American Legion Post 484; McDonald’s Restaurant early morning coffee club in Rostraver Township; Perryopolis Senior Citizens Club; enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp in McKean County; and he also loved to garden and share his garden with neighbors. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; Donna Brewer Moats; to whom he was married 57 years; son and daughter-in-law; James A. and Sharon Moats of Winchester; Calif.; two daughters and son-in-law; LuAnn Onufer; of Monessen; Kathie and Dave Sekoski; of Washington Township; brother and sister-in-law; Paul and Virginia Moats; of Charleroi; three sisters and two brothers-in-law; Mary Kay Karcesky; of Perryopolis; Virginia and Tom Matty; of Star Junction; Thelma and Ben Yates; of Washington Township; seven grandchildren; Erin and Rachel Onufer; Deena Grubesky; Jayme and Jimmy Moats; Brandon and Zachary Sekoski; and three great-grandchildren; Devin; Jayden and Ronnie Lee; and pet dog Rascal. He was preceded in death by a brother; Melvin A. Moats; who was killed in action during the Korean War. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon 724-929-6183. Services will be held Thursday at the Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne R. Boring of First Christian Church Of Fayette City officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Fayette City American Legion will conduct services Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.