William Edward Moss

William E. Moss , Sr. 79 made his way home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19,2018. He was born September 25,1938 in Clarksville, TN to James Thomas and Willie Mae Moss Sr.. William, fondly known as Bill, lived in Clarksville and Dixon, TN, but he spent his formative years in Evansville, IN which he considered home.
ON June 7,1985 Bill and Shirley were joined together in marriage. They attended and were baptized at First Ebenezer church in 1995.Bill served as a member of the Trustee Board, Usher Board, and church van driver. IN 2007 Bill joined Memorial Baptist Church and dedicated his life to the Lord. He served faithfully until sickness overcame him.
He worked at Evansville Veneer Company in 1963 and retired from the plant in June of 1998. He was a machine operator mainly, but did other jobs at the plant as well
Bill and Shirley Moss became foster children for 18 years, they cared for and loved 32 children, they adopted 6.
Bill had a very giving spirit. He cooked and delivered hot meals to those who were unable to attend church three time a week. He loved to cook and he was well known for cooking at the famous “Chicken Shack” for many years. However , his great love was barbequing. He barbequed for many church fundraiser. He would barbeque in the rain , snow , sleet or hail whenever his family would ask.
On January 19,2018 the Lord saw fit to bring his servant home with the greeting of “Well done thy good and faithful servant” Anyone can be a father, but William, Daddy, Paw Paw , Uncle Bill or Mr Bill was a shining example of Fatherhood.
He was preceded in death by his parents James T. And William M Moss Sr.: His son’s Williams Moss Jr. and Frederick Moss his daughter Sparkle Moss his brothers Oliver, James and Donald Moss, his sister Nancy, Alice and Brenda.
He is survived by his wife Shirley M. Moss, and children Sharice Moss, Herschel McNary, Alice Wickliffe,(Michael, Ruth Howard(Bruce),Pam Pauley(Larry), Earl McNary (Theresa),Roselyn Coleman , Timara, Antonio, DeMonzio and Nathanel Moss, DeVonna Wallace ( Antwuan).
Sisters Betty Daren, and Patricia Moss. A host of grand, & great grand children , nieces, nephews and foster children, and foster grandchildren , extended family and friends.