Adrian, MI – The man behind the creation of Thank A Vet here at WLEN Radio, has passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday, October 25th.
James “Jim” Gregory Mooney (pictured above, far right) was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on September 19, 1948, and graduated in 1967 from Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. James enlisted in the United States Army serving his country honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.
He and his wife, Ester They moved to Michigan in the late 1970’s. James took employment at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Power Plant working as an inspector for twelve years.
James found his true passion in life as a radio advertising representative. For ten years he was employed by Tower 98 in Monroe. He later spent an additional ten years in the same capacity at 103.9fm WLEN in Adrian.
James was very proud of his military service and being a Vietnam Veteran, and appreciated his responsibility of serving fellow veterans being a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 142 in Monroe, where he had held several offices. Jim was extremely active with “Thank a Vet”, the annual fundraising effort for local veterans facilitated by WLEN.
Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday; November 1, 2022 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Wednesday; November 2, 2022 also at Merkles with Pastor Louie Barnett of Bethany Eagles Nest Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial where graveside services will be under the auspices of Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1138.
For those who desire memorials are suggested to give to “Thank a Vet”.
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*featured image is from Thank A Vet in 2013*