Jim Moore, who was tapped by a BJ Circulation director manager to deliver the newspaper at Akron General Medical Center, passed away July 26.

It was one of his career hats. He owned Lori-Lee Dry Cleaners.

Jim’s obituary:

James William Moore

WADSWORTH, OHIO James William Moore, 89, passed away on July 26, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, he lived in this area all of his life.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, served in the South Pacific, and a University of Akron graduate. He was owner of Lori-Lee Dry Cleaners, manager of Coit Cleaners for many years, and a 25 year Akron Beacon Journal newspaperman at Akron General Medical Center, keeping him active in retirement.

He enjoyed history, gardening and anything about the sea. He was a dedicated cat rescuer, loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather. He was always a soft spoken man of few words but these words were always kind, genuine and worth hearing.

He is reunited with his parents, Luther and Lillian; brother, Robert; sister, Virginia; first wife, Jeanene; and beloved wife, Gretchen. He is survived by his children, Mark (Janet), Mari Lee (Brian), Lori (Bob); grandchildren, Marina (Tommy) Sharp, Paul, and Ami; great-grandchildren, Derek, Stephanie, Kaitlynd, Cameron, Reed and Noah; along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

There will be no calling hours, a private family gathering will take place.

The family requests loving thoughts and donations be made to your favorite animal rescue.