James Franklin Moutray

James "Jim" Moutray entered Heaven April 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born October 2, 1949 in Maryville, MO to George and Ruth (Barr) Moutray.

At the age of nine, he and his family moved from the Bolckow area to their family farm near Barnard where he attended South Nodaway R-IV and graduated in 1967. He also earned a degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1972. He served in the Air National Guard from 1967-1975.

On November 11, 1972 he married the love of his life, Jan Napiecek, in Maryville, MO. They then moved to the country near Barnard, where they lived for the rest of their lives. He farmed and taught school at South Nodaway for three years, before farming full-time. He then became a rural mail carrier out of the Barnard Post Office, retiring in 2015 after 26 years of service. Jim also coached baseball, umpired softball games for area schools, drove a school bus for several years for both Maryville and South Nodaway, and also did the stadium announcing for South Nodaway and Platte Valley softball, baseball, and football.

Jim truly enjoyed being around kids and watching his kids grow up and participate in sports, playing golf, playing cards, attending Bearcat football games, and spending time with family and friends. Jim served on the South Nodaway School Board and was a member and elder of the Barnard Christian Church. His favorite jobs were being a dad and grandpa, especially spoiling the grandkids.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, mom, dad and grandparents. He is survived by his daughter Amy (Rod) Wolf of Barnard, son Josh (Stacey) Moutray of Barnard, four grandchildren, Allie and Delaney Wolf and Teagan and Finley Moutray, and special friend Linda Scott.

There will be a visitation on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 5 to 7 PM at Bram Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will take place the next day at the same location at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Barnard Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Barnard Christian Church at 319 Morehouse Street in Barnard. Arrangements are under the care of Bram Funeral Home.