VERNON “DALE” MOONEYHAM

Vernon “Dale” Mooneyham, 89, of Billings passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. He was born in Republic on July 15, 1935, to Paul and Ina (Wade) Mooneyham.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Billings and on Dec. 17, 1954, married Joan Reinert. They shared 69 years together before his passing. He was a member of the Pony Club as well as the AHR (American Haflingers Registry). He was a member of the Billings School Board for four years, and was integral in upgrading the gym, so that Billings could hold tournaments and have home games, as well as having a new fence placed around the ballfield, which still stands today. He and Joan were members of Billings Christian Church. and he also worked for Dayco for 13 years.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; children: David Mooneyham of Billings, Danny Mooneyham of Billings, and Doug (Michale-Anne) Mooneyham of Republic; sister, Judy (Charles) Padgett of Marshfield; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Katie Andrus, Ray Mooneyham and Pauline Shuler; and daughter-in-law, Shelly (Mitchell) Mooneyham.
A visitation is scheduled from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. and burial will be at Wade Chapel Cemetery.