James Larry Pomeroy (aka "Jim," "Butch," "Pom," and "Doc"), 73, formerly of Coudersport, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on November 18, 2020 after several months of a terminal illness. He was surrounded by loved ones at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing.

Jim was born on November 23, 1946 at the Carson Valley Hospital in Minden, Nevada to the parents of James Elwin Pomeroy and Geraldine (Wilson) Pomeroy. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Army. He received his Doctor of Education Degree in 1990 and committed his life to teaching Commercial Photography & Digital Technologies in the Nevada University System and the Clark County School District until 2001. After retiring from the State of Nevada, "Doctor Pom" continued his passion of teaching at the Austin Area School District in Pennsylvania, teaching a variety of subjects until he retired in June, 2014. Jim had a passion for music and greatly enjoyed playing the guitar and banjo. He loved singing and particularly loved Gordon Lightfoot songs and church hymns. He had a great appreciation for art, craftsmanship, and most of all…people. He so loved his children and grandchildren. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of faith and was grateful for his family, friends, testimony, and time spent in this world.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Elwin Pomeroy and Betty (Bates) Pomeroy, and Geraldine (Wilson) Adams and Charlie William Adams; and his sister Beverly (Pomeroy) Ledet. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Diane (Furman) Pomeroy; his children, Anna Christine Pomeroy, Nathan James Pomeroy, Daniel Lamarr Pomeroy, Jennifer Marie (Pomeroy) Williamson, Melissa Rose (Pomeroy) Candate, Matthew Cecil Pomeroy, Amanda Lynn (Pomeroy) Chronister; their loving spouses; 15 grandchildren; and his sister, Jackie Louise (Pomeroy) White.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, funeral services will be held at a later date with a "Celebration of Life Memorial" in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim's family has entrusted his care to the Allen Funeral Home, 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, PA. Friends and family wishing to share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in James's honor is available at www.Allen-FuneralHome.com . or visit the family's Facebook tribute page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/167893988382248 .