William Isaac Pyne, Jr.

William Isaac Pyne, Jr., 87, of So. Abington Twp., died Thursday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore and immediately was in the presence of his beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, FL, he was the son of the late William Isaac, Sr. and Christine Ann MacInnis Pyne. He is survived by his red-headed sweetheart, the former Betty Jo Ray of Marianna, FL, who he married in September, 1951.

William attended St. Petersburg Junior College and served proudly as a member of the Florida National Guard prior to marriage. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Chicago College of Optometry and spent most of his professional years employed in educational sales.

Known and loved as a friend to many, William's special humor and wit could fill a room with laughter. He was a prayer warrior and a special encourager to pastors at the churches in four states where life's journey led. Most recently, William was a member of North Valley Baptist Church.

Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Lynn Pyne, Chicago; a son Kenneth Ray Pyne and his wife Deborah of So. Abington Twp.; two granddaughters, Emily Colby and her husband, Jonathan, and Alyssa Pyne; two grandsons, Nathan Pyne and his wife Stephanie and Timothy Pyne and his wife, Rebekah; a brother, Neil Pyne and his wife Judy, TX; and three great grandchildren, Zachariah and Anna Colby and Deandre Pyne.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Allan Pyne and two sisters Dorothy Springer and Margaret Petersen.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the North Valley Baptist Church, at the NEET Center, 1300 Old Plank Rd., Mayfield, PA with services led by his grandson, Pastor Tim Pyne.

The family will receive friends on Monday, from 5 to 8 PM at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA and on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until time of the service at the church.