Rayferd Earle Moyer

Rayferd Earle Moyer, 90, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Riverview Bible Church in Central City, with visitation beginning 9 a.m. Burial will be held at Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City is assisting the family.

Rayferd was born on May 11, 1936, in rural Linn County, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Elsie (Moss) Moyer. He was a graduate of Central City High School. On June 20, 1971, Rayferd was united in marriage to the love of his life, Carole Jane Kent, in Marion, Iowa. Together they raised five children. Rayferd had a long career as a sheet metal worker at Rockwell Collins, until his retirement in 1991.

He was a member of Riverview Bible Church in Central City. Rayferd had many interests including fishing, golfing, doing word search books, and his John Deere Tractor. He also enjoyed trips to the casino. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rayferd is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Jane Moyer; children, Kevin (Patti) Moyer, Doug (Lu) Moyer, Rod (Sandy) Moyer, Jeff (Candy) Jackson, and Becky (Mike) Mosher; eleven grandchildren, Crysti, Mindy (Brent), Jason (Alicia), Tani (Jason), Jennifer (Justin), Matt (Jeanette), Stephanie (Drew), Amber, David (Molly), Sarah (John), and Rachel (Jake); 20 great-grandchildren, Chase, Tanner, Hannah, Kayden, Peyton, Ethan, Devin, Madalynn, Katie, Madison, Cristian, Brayden, Matthew, Alric, Thomas, Arya, Reagan, Olivia, Scarlett, and Aiven; sister-in-law, Irma Moyer; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Raymond and Phoebe Kent; siblings, Franklin, Dorothy, Florence, Ronald, Howard, and Elsie; and one grandson, Ryan Jackson.

Memorials in Rayferd’s memory may be directed to the family, in care of Jane.