Roy E Harner, age 95, of Wyomissing, formerly of Spring Glen, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on Friday, August 15, 1924, in Valley View, a son of the late John Harner and the late Eva Schucker Harner.
Roy was a self employed coal miner and was recently recognized as the area's oldest living coal miner.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento. He was also a member of the Independent Coal Miners and the NRA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by two infant brothers; and by two sisters Elva Klinger and Elsie Ferree.
He is survived by his wife Jean G Artz Harner, to whom he was married for 73 years.
He is also survived by a son, Don R Harner and his wife Diane of Phoenixville; a daughter, Sherry A Walker of Wyomissing; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a great great grandson; a sister, Betty Klinger of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 11:00 am.
Condolences can be left for the family at
www.buffingtonreed.com
.