James Edward "Jim" Moss

James Edward Moss, also known as Jimmy or Jim, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 14, 2011. After a long and courageous battle with multiple health issues, he passed away peacefully in Roseburg, Oregon at the age of 76. Jim was born in Paducah, Texas on September 8, 1934 to parents Foy and Lela Moss. He moved to Oregon in 1949. Jim married his high school sweetheart Nancy Whittaker on July 25, 1954, they were married for 56 1/2 years. Jim worked for Martin Box, Gene Whitaker Logging, he then owned his own trucking company, and later drove truck for various Alaska Truck Companies. Jim was a charter member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Union Gap in Sutherlin, Oregon where he attended church at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his father Foy Moss, his beloved mother Lela Wright Moss, his sister Retha Faye Crowhurst, his brother William Joseph Moss, his sister Letha Ray Hall Crowhurst, and his brothe-in law, Harold Crowhurst. Jim leaves behind his wife Nancy Moss of Sutherlin, Oregon, 2 sons & 1 daughter along with their spouses, Jerome & Donna Moss of Roseburg, Oregon, Louie (Lonie)& Sabrina Huckins of Grand Junction, Colorado, Alan Moss of San Diego, California. 10 grand children; Tabitha Diehl, Joshua & Lisa Huckins, Tiffanie Moss & fiance Michael Allen, Brandon & Ashley Moss, Jenna Moss & significant other Jason Young, Courtney Moss. 4 Great Grand Children; Karmma Diehl, Aiden Diehl, MacKenzie Moss, Madison Moss, soon to be added to the list by an upcoming wedding Christina Allen, Elizabeth Allen, and Anthony Allen, sister-law Marianne Moss and many neices and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday May 19, 2001 at Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am on Friday May 20, 2011 at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Union Gap, in Sutherlin, Oregon. He will be laid to rest at Fair Oaks Cemetery.