William B. Evelhair, Sr., 87, of Moreland Twp., Muncy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport Hospital.
Born July 22, 1935 in Wolf Twp., he was the son of the late George and Edith (Miller) Evelhair.
William was a 1953 graduate of Hughesville High School, where he was an outstanding wrestler finishing as a state runner up in 1953, he also played baseball. He served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was a former member of the Muncy VFW Post 3428, Hughesville American Legion Post 35, Muncy Valley Moose 866, and the 40&8 in Williamsport. He worked for Muncy Cable Corporation.
William is survived by his son: Billy Evelhair and his wife Carrie, of South Williamsport; three daughters: Terri Stevens and her husband Zeb, of Hughesville, Trudy Temple and her husband Gary, of Muncy, and Tammy Galaviz, of Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson: Jason Temple; two brothers: George and Frank Evelhair; and one sister: Amy Musser.
Graveside services will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 4th, at Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy, with full military honors.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughesville Funeral Home & Cremation Services INC, 5069 Route 220 Hwy, Hughesville. www.hughesvillefuneralhome.com
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