R.G. Moss
May 11, 1923 ~ June 21, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
R.G. Moss, Jr., 86, of Candler, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday June 21, 2009.
He was the husband of the late Pat R. Moss, and the son of the late R.G. Moss, Sr., and Nell W. Moss. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Frances A. Moss.
Mr. Moss retired from Southern Railway after 37 years of service, and did 20, 000 hours of volunteer services at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.
Mr. Moss is survived by a daughter, Lynda Alexander and husband Charles, of Advance, NC; two sons, Steve Moss and wife Mary, of Asheville, and Ken Moss, of the Emma community; five grandchildren, Clay Alexander, of Greensboro, Chad Alexander, of Lexington, NC, Clint Alexander, of Gloucester, VA; Amanda Moss and Whitney Moss Adams, both of Candler; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Vaillancourt, of Swannanoa, and Dorothy Gallaher, of Columbus, OH; and two brothers, Harold Moss, and Allen Moss, both of Asheville.
A funeral service for Mr. Moss will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Greg Metcalf officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Westwood Baptist Church, 150 Westwood Place, Asheville, NC 28806.
The family wishes to express gratitude to all staff members for the care given to their father at Pisgah Villas and Pisgah Manor Health Care Center for the past five years.
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I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Moss family. I remember Mr. Moss at St Josephs Hospital. I work in Security, so I would always see him in the halls working when he was a volunteer. He always had a smile on his face and always had plenty of conversation. Just know that he has touched so many lives and that he will be missed. He’s trying out his wings in heaven, and I know that he is watching over each one of you. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Steve and family, Please accept our love and sympathy in the death of your father.
Steve and Linda Smith
Steve & family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. We’re praying for your family during this difficult time.
Rick & Teresa Kagley
Ken,
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Moss, he was a big part of my life when I worked at the greenhouses. He kept telling me that I could do better. Which I final listened to him and ended up working with his son at Square D and you are one of the best friends I have ever had. You were like your dad easy to talk to and a very good friend. My prayers are with you and your family.
Anita, Carroll Rhodarmer and family
I loved Mr. Moss so much! I know without any doubt he is in heaven rejoicing with all the friends and family that had gone on before. There was never a time I can ever recall where Mr. Moss didn’t show his love and faith toward others. It was my honor to have known him and to have had many conversations with him. I look forward to seeing him again one day in glory. He always would have a smile on his face and talked about how he missed going to church. There is no doubt Mr. Moss loved the Lord with all he had. What a savior we serve and rest assured Mr. Moss is walking streets of gold beside the river of life with our mighty Savior Jesus. I loved Mr. Moss very much and grieve for him. He was such an encouragement to me. What a great man and what a story he left with others he crossed paths with if they would sit and talk a bit with this fine gentleman. What a loss but heavens gain today! What special precious memories I hold and always will. May I always strive to be what this example was to many.
Ken,I,was so sorry to hear of your dads passing.
I,remember John talking about him so much , as they worked together at St. Joesphs. Guess they are really yaking it up now.
God bless you . Betty Goldsmith
So sorry to read of Mr. Moss’s death. I worked with him at St. Joseph’s Hospital many years ago. He was so loved and respected by everyone and so much fun to be around. He will be sadly missed.
Dear Mary, Steve, Whitney and Amanda,
We send our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad, Father-in-law and Grandfather.
Please know that you are in our thoughts.
With Sympathy,
Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans
Lynda, Steve and Ken,
I have so many wonderful memories of your dad and mom growing up in the neighborhood. They were always so happy and fun, and your Dad gave so much of his life to service in his later years, and was a blessing to many. Our prayers are with all your family.
Linda and Bob Clements
My thoughts and prayers are with the R.G.Moss family, Ken, Steve, and Lynda. I am sorry for your loss. RG was a good neighbor and friend, I remember him fondly.
Ann Gossett
Steve,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I was not aware that you had also lost your mom. I will always have fond memories of them, and will never forget their hospitality when we were teenagers a day or two ago. They invited me to go with your family to my first major NASCAR race at Charlotte, and that still remains one of the highlights of my younger years. I will be thinking of you and your family as you grieve your dad’s passing.
Steve, Mary, Amanda and Whitney: We are sorry for the loss of your father. We will be praying for you and your family. We love you ! Jerry and Sandra
Dear Ken,
I was so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I hope you are doing okay, and you and your family are in my prayers. See you at church.
I had the pleasure of knowing and TRAINING Moss as a Volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital.
And look at his amazing record–20,000 hours of Volunteer Service!!
A wonderful, kind, and caring man.
He will be missed.
To the family of R.G.Moss
Thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the death of your loved one.
He will be remembered as a kind gentle man, and his infectious smile will be missed forever.
He was truly a friend to our son
Carson, May God bless you richly
in the days ahead.
Dear Steve & Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Father. Just wanted to tell you the we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
Marvin & Janice Jones
We are very sorry to hear about your Dad. We enjoyed him while he was at Pisgah Villa, and shared many laughs and fun times together. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Monday
Martha King
Moss will be missed here at Pisgah. An interesting person. I was quiet surpised when he knew exactly where I lived. As he explained he was on the train through there often. He spoke of working for the railroad and the many things he did. Enjoyed knowing him.
Dear Moss Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Moss. What a wonderful man and life he lived! We certainly treasure all the great memories and times that our families have shared through the years. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Sandra and Rudy Herren
I had the pleasure of seeing and speaking with Mr. Moss often at St. Joseph’s. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. I am sorry for your loss, as I know many of the staff at St.Joe’s are as well.
Sincerely,
Laura Parker, RN