Charles R. Ames Jr., 97, of Allen Township and formerly of Moore Township, died Aug. 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks. He was the husband of Linda M. (Rasley) Ames for 56 years.

Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Charles R. Sr. and Ella (Shafer) Ames.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Muschlitz Excavating, Moorestown, for 55 years. After retiring, he owned and operated a lawn care service.

He was a member of Bath Rod and Gun Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan of Plainfield Township; three sons, Charles of Bethlehem and Timothy and wife Jessie and James and his partner Jess Miller, all of Northampton; five grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Isabella, Victoria and Michael; a great-grandson, Brayden; two brothers, James and wife Donna of Moore Township and Michael and wife Vivian of Alburtis; four sisters, Marlene Shafer and husband Bill of Bath, Debbie Moser and husband Dennis of Topton, Arminda Ames of Quakertown and Patricia Young of Bethlehem; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements were made by George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Bath.