James Joseph "Jay" Moran, age 79, of Mathews, NC and a former resident of Huntingtown, MD passed away October 15, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. He was born June 2, 1934 in Downingtown, PA to Joseph Ignatius and Margaret Elizabeth (McWilliams) Moran.

Jay attended Downingtown Schools and enlisted in the Unite States Navy on June 20, 1952 and served as a Machinist Mate Third Class aboard the USS Intrepid until being discharged June 19, 1960. Upon his discharge, James went to work as a technician with ATT. He retired from ATT as a manager of Special Services, working with the White House, Embassies and other classified government agencies after 34 ½ years.

James married Ruth Ann Weaver October 3, 1975 in Port Republic, MD and he was preceded in death by her on December 3, 2010.

James was an active member of First Baptist Church of Calvert County, a proud member of NRA, an avid gardener, and a loyal Washington Redskin fan. He even worked as an usher for the Redskins at RFK Stadium.

Surviving are his children Thomas L. Moran and his wife Shari of Matthews, NC, James J. Moran, Jr and his wife Tuyet of Rockville, MD, Robert Moran and his wife Bonnie of North East, MD, Vicki Wilson and her husband Stephen of San Antonio, TX and Patti Marshall and her husband Rick of Elverson, PA; grandchildren; Sabrina, Zachary, Jared and Phoenix Moran, Jeffrey and Stephanie Wilson and Ambrielle and Michael Marshall; and great-grandchildren; Matthew and Leanne.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.