Mr. William Vance Moretz, age 87, of West Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, August 26, 2009 at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Sparta, NC. Mr. Moretz was born June 4, 1922 in Watauga County, NC to the late Sherman and Lucy Arnette Moretz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Viola Killen Moretz. Mr. Moretz worked as a cutter in the timber industry. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at Ashelawn. Entombment will be held at 1:30 pm at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Wilkesboro, NC. Mr. Moretz is survived by: Two brothers: Raymond Moretz of West Jefferson, NC and Don Moretz of High Point, NC. One sister: Mamie Flannery of West Jefferson, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.