Mr. Jay E. Moberly, 69, of Rochester passed away peacefully, ascending to Heaven in the outdoor sanctuary of his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

On July 10, 1955, in Encino,  California Jay Evan Moberly was born.  He was a treasured son of Jerry Dee and Marian Coryell Moberly.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Jerry and a sister Jackie.   Some of his formative years were spent in Browning, Montana, situated in the heart of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He graduated from Browning High School with his class in 1973.  Shortly thereafter, patriotism beckoned with Jay answering the call to serve with the United States Navy.  His service stint of being a Naval Corpsman at Hospitals included two decades before retiring.

Near Portsmouth, Virginia Jay married the love of his life Dolores "Lola" Colchado on September 20, 1980.  They shared nearly 45 years together and from their union came nine wonderful children.  The family tree continued to grow with great love and the added blessings of seventeen grandchildren.

A man of strong faith, Jay was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hammond where he was an usher, Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Moving to the Rochester area about 2 years ago he became a dedicated member of the Antioch Baptist Church of Rochester, serving presently as a Deacon.  He also enjoyed preaching, singing and the nursing home ministry,  making new friends delivering the word of our Lord.

As an American outdoorsman, Jay found relaxation in hiking, fishing and camping out under the starlit skies.  A man of adventure, he also savored the opportunities to hunt and go kayaking.

Paramount in Jay's life was his family; they revered him knowing he was the greatest Dad and Grandpa ever!  He loved his children,  was devoted to Lola and adored his grandchildren, all this was evident with every aspect of his life.  Jay was an adventurous soul who cherished his family and God above all else.  He will be deeply missed, and his memory will live on through his family's legacy and the countless lives he touched.

Left to cherish Jay's memory are his loving wife Lola; nine children: Daniel  (Melissa) Moberly, David (Rachel Nix) Moberly all of Crown Point, Miriam (Michael) Bell of Ft. Wayne, Martha Moberly of Aurora, Colorado,  Joshua Moberly of Greensboro, NC, Josiah (Julie) Moberly of Valparaiso, Stephen (Rachel) Moberly of Yuma City, CA, Samuel (Kamryn) Moberly of Griffith, Rachel (Levi) Brown of Gary; seventeen grandchildren:  Alexander Moberly, Benjamin Moberly, Sienna Moberly, Evan Moberly, Emily Bell, Brandon Bell, Barrett Bell,  Olivia Moberly, Clara Moberly, Caroline Moberly, Arabella Moberly, Elliot Moberly, Greyson Moberly, Indie Moberly, Blair Moberly, Levi Brown Jr., and on her way any day Willow Brown; and a brother Jerry (Darlene) Moberly of Casa Grande, AZ.

Preceding Jay in death are his parents and a sister Jackie Watson.

A celebration of the life of Jay Evan Moberly will be at 12:00/Noon EST,  Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Pastor Jerry Pitman will officiate.  His family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm EST on Thursday, March 20 and an hour prior to his service on Friday. Burial will follow in the Hamlet Cemetery.  The Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team will accord military graveside rites.