Mr. Bobby Ray Moss, 84, of Hampstead, NC passed away on March 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1936 in Rowan County, NC the son of the late Marshall Ford Moss and Carolyn Louise Jones Moss.
As a veteran of the US Army, he was a qualified parachutist with the 11th Airborne Division having served a tour of duty in Germany and throughout the United States.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Gail Pridgen Moss; two sons, Bobby Ray Moss, Jr. (Jean) of Covina, CA, Wesley Marshall Moss (Elizabeth) of Leland, NC; daughter, Cathy Moss Anderson (Jeff) of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Cherese, Chris, Bobby, Chelsea, Chad Moss, Samatha Moss Saultman (Grant); step-grandchildren, Jamie, John and Jerise Velisco; great-grandchildren, Lily Bruggman, Emma and Willa Saultman; brother-in-law, Bill Ball; sister-in-law, Annette Moss, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Annette Bagwell Moss; sister, Tonia Moss Ball and brother, Jerry Moss and his beloved canine companion, Charlie.
Bobby was a member of Wilmington 319 Masonic Lodge in good standing and also the Wilmington Shrine club. Having a passion for old cars, he was a member of the Coastal Cruisers Car Club and helped raise over $72,000 for the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children. He loved going to the races with his buddies and was a huge Nascar fan of both Dale Earnhardt and Dale, Jr.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Home Instead and Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion during this trying time.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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