William Anthony Moss, Sr. (aka: Bill, Dad & Papa), age 70 traded his earthly citizenship for a heavenly citizenship on Sunday, April 22, 2018, after years of struggle and pain.  The sting of life lost its grip on him as death brought release from the flesh.  No more pain, reunification with previously passed loved ones and most importantly, acceptance into the arms of His Savior.  For that, we as his family and friends are grateful.

Bill was born in Houston, Texas to Curtis Hubert Moss and Louise Adelle (Simmons) Thompson, both whom preceded him in death, along with stepmother, Rene Marie (Dagg) Moss and stepfather, Lester Thompson and countless aunts, uncles and cousins.  Bill was a graduate of South Houston High School and after a couple years of college enlisted into the Navy, where he was a Dental Technician for twenty-two years.  After which, he resumed his education and earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University in Health Care Management.  This was indeed a perfect degree for him as managing his own health and care was a full-time job!  Bill spent much of his later years serving others, primarily Hospice and the Gideons International.  Bill attended Bible study multiple times a week and consistently reached out to anyone in need.  Dad’s favorite things to do included being a grandfather, cracking jokes and dressing up to play “Santa” on Christmas.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Dawson and husband Micah, granddaughters Hayley, Lorelei and Abigail Laughlin, grandsons Sean and Justin Dawson, son William Moss and wife Danielle, grandsons Evan and Finn and granddaughter Amelia Moss, sisters June Sawyer and Dee Webber, brother Jonathan Moss, and continued until death to have a very sweet, unique, special relationship with previous wife, Betty (Schmidt) Moss and step-son, Thomas Erbentraut.

Dad passionately ran the race with great endurance and strength (particularly in the end) and won.  His prize in Heaven greater than any can imagine.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Wednesday, April 25, at Niday Funeral Home – Beamer Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:00am Thursday, April 26, in the Chapel at Sagemont Church. Interment will follow at 11:00am Friday, April 27, at Macedonia Cemetery in Hockley, Texas.

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