In Remembrance Of
Tim Morey
Here is the link to the live stream of the service: https://youtu.be/Pf0DCO4zTuQ
Timothy “Tim” Ray Morey, Sr., 63, of Empire Prairie, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Tim, the son of George “Inky” Leroy and Shirley Jeanne (Miller) Morey was born December 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, Missouri. His parents preceded him in death.
On October 24, 2009, Tim was united in marriage to Janet Lynn (Allgaier) Parton.Tim was a third-generation auto body shop repair man. At a young age he followed his father and uncles to work at various body shops. A couple of body shops he worked at were Karle Carriage Works in St. Joe and Pettijohn’s in King City. Tim also worked for a while at Varco-Pruden Buildings and Altec. Later he started his own body shop, Empire Body Shop in King City and then relocated it to a shop at his home. Tim said he painted everything from tap shoes to airplanes. He had a love for painting and it was his favorite part of body shop work. Tim worked many years as a doorman, bouncer and bartender at the Buffalo Bar in St. Joe. After his marriage to Janet the Lord gave Tim a dream to open a “Country Store” and in 2018 they opened Prairie Specialties LLC in a renovated outbuilding at their home.
Tim had a love of animals, especially Percheron Draft Horses which he raised for several years. He also loved having chickens.
He was a member of Turning Point Church of the Nazarene St. Joe. Growing up his family was involved with Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church and recently he was involved with his wife Janet at the Gower Christian Church.
Tim is survived by his wife Janet Morey, King City, MO; sons, Tim (Jessica) Morey, Kansas City, MO; Josh Morey, Maryville, MO; step-daughter Brooke (Jarret) Taber, Gower, MO; grandchildren Madeline (fiancé Jeremiah Olson) Mackenzie (fiancé Chase McCormick), Paige, Olivia, Koda, Lillian, Hope, Levi Morey, Eliza and Joseph Taber; brother, Rev. George L. (Norma) Morey St. Joe; uncles, Rev. Dennis (Margaret) Morey Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Dan (Carol) Miller Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15th at the Gower Christian Church
Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 16th at the Gower Christian Church.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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18 comments
Carol Miller
Janet, so sorry for your loss.
Sam Thompson
So sorry to hear about this. I graduated high school with Tim. Awesome guy. The family will be in my prayers.
Mary Anne Bredemann
Janet and family, be assured of my sympathy and prayers are this very sad time. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him!
Ron Kretzer
So very sorry for your losses
Ruth Logan
Janet, I am sending my sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Tim. I was aware of his struggle and said prayers for him. Keep the good times in your daily thoughts and may God hold you in His loving arms.
Patricia Gedman
May you find peace with the Lord. And may your family find condolences.
Walter Koons
Tim,
Laura and would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. May God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Walt & Laura Koons
Charlott Morey
May God’s loving arms surround the family
And give you comfort.
My love and prayers to you all
Tom Allen
Rest easy old friend. See you again one day.
Rita Jensen
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Prayers of faith and strength for you.
Marcia Roberts Webb
My sincere sympathy to Tim’s wife & family. I got acquainted with Tim at the old Buffalo Bar, we all had many good times there. He even worked on a car I had back then. Rest in peace Tim, you’ll be missed.
Mike & Jo Roady
Sorry for your loss.
Dennis&Connie Howe
Remember Tim’s smile! Always such a great and friendly guy. We all became friends. We knew him From Buffalo Bar.
Tama Lou Hall
Im really sorry to hear about Tim he was a great guy….he told lots of good stories…he will be missed dearly….rest in peace….
Tama Lou Hall
Janet sorry to hear about Tim….he will be missed….you an your family are in our prayers..God be with you…
Carol Muff
So sorry for your lose. Janet, Tim Josh he will be missed by many.
Veraguth Paula
My deepest sympathy. Prayers for you Janet and family.
Kevin Limle
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.