James R. Negley

James R. “Jim” Negley

September 2, 1943 ~ October 12, 2024

James R. “Jim” Negley, 81, of Clappertown, passed away early Saturday morning, October 12, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Bedford County, son of the late C.W. and Theda Osborne (Gates) Negley.  On October 15, 1966 he married Linda J. Bristow at the St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Martinsburg.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Linda of almost 58 years, their anniversary would have been on Tuesday; three children: J. Todd Negley of Altoona, Mark A. Negley (Chris) of Clappertown and Renee L. Bumberger (John) of rural Hollidaysburg; eight grandchildren: Richard Negley (Tessa Cadle), Brittany Bauman (Tony), Brandon Negley (Alexis), Ashley Negley, Derek Negley (Hannah), Sarah Isenberg, Emily Bumberger and Jonathan Bumberger; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Snelbaker of Manchester; and a sister-in-law, Lillie Negley of Clappertown.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred A. Negley.

Jim was a 1962 graduate of Central High School, where he was a member of the FFA.  He was a proud, lifelong dairy farmer in Clappertown and longtime member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.  Jim was also a member of the Shady Trail Riding Club in Woodbury.

He loved spending time with his family and over the years attending events for his children and grandchildren.  Jim also enjoyed horseback riding and more recently riding his side by side.

Friends will be received from 4-8pm, Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Martinsburg and from 10 until 11am, Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the church, where a funeral service will begin at 11am, Rev. Traci Marriott officiating.  Interment will be held at Royer Cemetery, rural Williamsburg.

Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Contributions in memory of Jim may be given to Shady Trail Riding Club, c/o 3353 Piney Creek Rd., Williamsburg, PA 16693.