Duane G. "Moon" Hime, 63, of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at home in Walton following a long illness.

Moon was born on December 13, 1954 in Walton, the son of the late Gary and the late Melba (Granger) Hime. He was a graduate of Walton Central School. He was employed for many years at DOMO, Frasiers, retiring 4 years ago.

Moon was a former active and later honorary member of the Walton Fire Dept and EMS, Sons of the American Legion, Walton and Christ Episcopal Church. He was also formerly historian and treasurer of the Delaware County Firefighters Association. He also ran the lights at the Walton Theatre for Music on the Delaware and the Delaware River Stage Company. He also was a great fan of the Buffalo Bills. Moon will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who was able to fix most mechanical things and was diligent and precise on drawing plans.

Moon is survived by his sister, Kathleen Hesssenger and Roger Kinch, Walton; sister in law, Deborah Hime, Idaho and nephew, Ethan Hime; Aunt Linda DeBus, FL and Darleen and Rich Johnson, FL; cousin, Jennifer Miller and many friends. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Andrew and Michael Hime.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton, where services will be held at 1 PM with the Rev. Bert More, officiating. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family, at Walton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Moon's memory may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 41 Gardiner Place, Walton, NY 13856, Catskill Area Hospice, River St. Access Rd., Oneonta, NY or Delhi Campus Child care Center, 1104 Arbor Hill Rd., Delhi, NY.