DECATUR – Joseph David “Joe” Moss, born on February 28, 1932 in Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at age 87 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Decatur.
He was a member of the ROTC and a Kappa Alpha at Memphis State College. After graduation he served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force flying the C-124 Globemaster II for the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron, part of the 62d Troop Carrier Wing at Larson Air Force Base. Captain Moss was a Korean War veteran and served in the Air Force Reserve.
Following his military service he and his wife moved to Decatur to begin his long career as a manager at Wayne Farms and in the poultry industry. He was active on the board of directors of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, serving as President from 1985-86.
Joe served First Presbyterian Church in many ways as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher for all ages, youth group leader, and occasional pulpit filler.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a strong man of faith with a fun-loving sense of humor.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Nancy Kincaid Moss; daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Stephen Petersen of Decatur; grandchildren David Petersen of Huntsville, Alex Petersen of Decatur, Margaret Lee Petersen (Tom Kim) of Birmingham; brother Bill Moss (Vera) of Memphis; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry Baker, sister Nell Strawn, and brother Robert Murray.
A private family interment service was held Saturday with full military honors at the Roselawn mausoleum.
Visitation will be Sunday June 23, 2019 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Decatur followed by a service at the church at 2:30pm with Reverend Richard Brooks and Reverend Tom Lewis officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Dick Borie, Tom Caddell, Charles Guyton, Ramsey Huffman, Ray Norris, Ran Pickell, Malcolm Prewitt, Chris Sansing, and Barrett Shelton.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the River City Transitional team for their care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children or your favorite charity.
Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home
He was a member of the ROTC and a Kappa Alpha at Memphis State College. After graduation he served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force flying the C-124 Globemaster II for the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron, part of the 62d Troop Carrier Wing at Larson Air Force Base. Captain Moss was a Korean War veteran and served in the Air Force Reserve.
Following his military service he and his wife moved to Decatur to begin his long career as a manager at Wayne Farms and in the poultry industry. He was active on the board of directors of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, serving as President from 1985-86.
Joe served First Presbyterian Church in many ways as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher for all ages, youth group leader, and occasional pulpit filler.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a strong man of faith with a fun-loving sense of humor.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Nancy Kincaid Moss; daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Stephen Petersen of Decatur; grandchildren David Petersen of Huntsville, Alex Petersen of Decatur, Margaret Lee Petersen (Tom Kim) of Birmingham; brother Bill Moss (Vera) of Memphis; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry Baker, sister Nell Strawn, and brother Robert Murray.
A private family interment service was held Saturday with full military honors at the Roselawn mausoleum.
Visitation will be Sunday June 23, 2019 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Decatur followed by a service at the church at 2:30pm with Reverend Richard Brooks and Reverend Tom Lewis officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Dick Borie, Tom Caddell, Charles Guyton, Ramsey Huffman, Ray Norris, Ran Pickell, Malcolm Prewitt, Chris Sansing, and Barrett Shelton.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the River City Transitional team for their care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children or your favorite charity.
Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home
DECATUR – Joseph David “Joe” Moss, born on February 28, 1932 in Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at age 87 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Decatur.
He was a member of the ROTC and a Kappa Alpha at Memphis State College. After graduation he served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force flying the C-124 Globemaster II for the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron, part of the 62d Troop Carrier Wing at Larson Air Force Base. Captain Moss was a Korean War veteran and served in the Air Force Reserve.
Following his military service he and his wife moved to Decatur to begin his long career as a manager at Wayne Farms and in the poultry industry. He was active on the board of directors of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, serving as President from 1985-86.
Joe served First Presbyterian Church in many ways as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher for all ages, youth group leader, and occasional pulpit filler.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a strong man of faith with a fun-loving sense of humor.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Nancy Kincaid Moss; daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Stephen Petersen of Decatur; grandchildren David Petersen of Huntsville, Alex Petersen of Decatur, Margaret Lee Petersen (Tom Kim) of Birmingham; brother Bill Moss (Vera) of Memphis; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry Baker, sister Nell Strawn, and brother Robert Murray.
A private family interment service was held Saturday with full military honors at the Roselawn mausoleum.
Visitation will be Sunday June 23, 2019 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Decatur followed by a service at the church at 2:30pm with Reverend Richard Brooks and Reverend Tom Lewis officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Dick Borie, Tom Caddell, Charles Guyton, Ramsey Huffman, Ray Norris, Ran Pickell, Malcolm Prewitt, Chris Sansing, and Barrett Shelton.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the River City Transitional team for their care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children or your favorite charity.
Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home
He was a member of the ROTC and a Kappa Alpha at Memphis State College. After graduation he served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force flying the C-124 Globemaster II for the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron, part of the 62d Troop Carrier Wing at Larson Air Force Base. Captain Moss was a Korean War veteran and served in the Air Force Reserve.
Following his military service he and his wife moved to Decatur to begin his long career as a manager at Wayne Farms and in the poultry industry. He was active on the board of directors of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, serving as President from 1985-86.
Joe served First Presbyterian Church in many ways as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher for all ages, youth group leader, and occasional pulpit filler.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a strong man of faith with a fun-loving sense of humor.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Nancy Kincaid Moss; daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Stephen Petersen of Decatur; grandchildren David Petersen of Huntsville, Alex Petersen of Decatur, Margaret Lee Petersen (Tom Kim) of Birmingham; brother Bill Moss (Vera) of Memphis; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry Baker, sister Nell Strawn, and brother Robert Murray.
A private family interment service was held Saturday with full military honors at the Roselawn mausoleum.
Visitation will be Sunday June 23, 2019 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Decatur followed by a service at the church at 2:30pm with Reverend Richard Brooks and Reverend Tom Lewis officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Dick Borie, Tom Caddell, Charles Guyton, Ramsey Huffman, Ray Norris, Ran Pickell, Malcolm Prewitt, Chris Sansing, and Barrett Shelton.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the River City Transitional team for their care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children or your favorite charity.
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