James Moran

James Moran, 75, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home in Cumming, GA. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 20th, 1941 in Queens, NY to William Moran and Marie Schneider Moran, James grew up in Long Eddy, NY. He attended Delaware Valley Central high school in Callicoon, NY where he graduated in 1959.

After high school he attended college at Cortland State University in Cortland, NY where he received a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.

Upon earning his college degree he was commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1963. He served for 7 years, during which he conducted a tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in 1969.

Immediately following military service he began his career with the Mobil Oil Corporation where he remained for 30 plus years. In 2003 upon retirement, he and his family relocated to Cumming, GA from Southbury, CT, where they had lived for 26 years. He then enjoyed his employment as a bus driver for the Forsyth County Schools for several years.

James married Constance (Peake) Moran in 1962 at Holy Cross Church in Callicoon, NY. They were happily married 54 for years. James was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and a professed member of the Fraternity of Stigmata of St. Francis. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Marie and is survived by his spouse Constance of Cumming, GA, older brother William Moran of Hortonville, NY, his 5 children: Maria (Trompetta) of New Fairfield, CT, James of Bothell, WA, Sheila (Mortara) of Danbury, CT, Jeffrey of Cumming, GA, Ryan of Cumming, GA, and his 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming GA 30041 on Wednesday November 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm followed by a funeral mass at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, on December 1 at 10:30 am. Burial will follow the funeral mass at the Georgia National Cemetery located at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114 at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorial donations be made to Halcyon Hospice.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770)886-9899

Wednesday, November 30, 2016
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

The Church of The Good Shepherd
3740 Holtzclaw Road
Cumming, GA 30041

Thursday, December 01, 2016
10:30 AM

The Church of The Good Shepherd
Holtzclaw Rd.
Cumming, GA

Thursday, December 01, 2016
01:30 PM

Georgia National Cemetery
2025 Mount Carmel Church Road
Canton, GA 30114