Jody, you and your family are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers at this time. 

From our family at the Texas Inn, to your family, our condolences. Joe was a great guy and will be many by all of us.

Pat, Jody, Jan, Jackie, Jennifer and all of your extended family I’m so sorry for your loss. I have been out of the area for almost 30 years but I still think of Joe because of all the great memories of my childhood going into the store. He always took the time to come chat with Mossy and Daddy. They just loved Joe as well as our whole family. I’m sure everyone that knew him felt the same because he was always so upbeat and kind to all people. He will surely be missed by all!
Love to you all,
Geraldine Moss Roakes
And my entire family here from Alabama 

Joe Moss you will be greatly missed by all.
I started working for you as a 15 year old boy many years ago. As time went on I found you to be much more than just a boss.  A father figure,  a mentor,  a great man, and most of all a wonderful friend. 
You taught so many so much about life with your joyful spirit. 
Now the time has come to rest from your labor  on this side of life.
May God be with you till we meet again!
                                  
                                       Your brother,  and friend, 
                                                                               Duane 

Prayers to Joe's entire family. He was a wonderful man! Whenever we saw him he would ask "where's the boss" lol - He always called our son the Boss. He was so enjoyable to talk to and we learned so much from him. So thankful to have been able to know him.  --- John and Roxanne Taylor

Joe was a great man and he will be missed by many. My heartfelt condolences to all of his family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Kim & Dustan White & Blake Lipscomb

From Lee & Moss , Little Joe’s , L & M 7 Day Market, Director at the Bank 🤗, and Real Estate ,  this man was and will always  be an Amherst County legend.  Thank you Joe for all you did for so many others! 
You are now Heaven’s gain in God’s loving arms rejoicing with Him. 
To Pat, Jody, Jan, Jackie,  Jennifer and all the family , I send thoughts and prayers that God will bless and comfort you all.  You have so many  wonderful memories.  
May your hearts   and souls find peace and comfort knowing Heaven has a new Angel to be with the rest of his family there. 

In Gods love, 
Debbie Herman Doyle. 


I am so sorry to hear of your loss. 
Joe was a wonderful man . 
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time 
Debbie Higginbotham 

Sending up prayers to the family, I  remember him from the store . He was a great guy and will be truly missed. 

It’s not often that someone comes along and makes a positive impact on an entire community. Joe was one of those rare instances. He transformed an entire generation of “hogtown” teenagers into a force of hard working and caring individuals with a strong work ethic, great sense of humor and moral code. As noted in other comments, a job at Lee & Moss began the careers of many community kids. Joe’s young employees went out into the world well prepared and passed on his legacy. He meant a lot to me, and he will be missed. Thinking of your family and wishing you peace.
Sarge Wilkes


very sorry to hear about the passing of Joe.  My family first met him when we moved on Wright Shop Road,  I was around 12 years old.  We used to catch the school bus at the Old Lee and Moss.  Joe had a pot-bellied stove that we would all gather around.  Such great memories of a very nice guy.  Thank you Joe for welcoming our family into the neighborhood all those many years ago.  You will be so missed.  Prayers go out to his wife, children and grandchildren.  God bless.  

Joe was such a kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat, his four girls and the entire family. Heaven has truly gained a special soul. I will always remember him for his humor and loving personality. 

Joe was the sweetest landlord.  My husband and I rented from him for over 10 years! Was willing to take a chance on us! Truly will be missed! Condolences to the family ❤️ 🙏 

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Joes family. Joe has been my landlord for the last 16 years he was always a great person. He loved my pug Chloe he always called her my guard dog she never made a sound when he came in my apartment she just ran up to him wanting some love. 

So sorry 🙏 for the family such a wonderful man.  My Dad and him was such good friends .Prayers for comfort for the family & friends during this difficult times . God be with you all. 

Jackie and all family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. God’s blessings and love to you all.

So sorry to learn of Joes  passing! He was a hard working man that always treated  people like they were his family ! He loved people and it was so evident in his life. Prayers for Mrs. Moss and the girls. RIP Joe

So sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. He was always so friendly and such a nice man. Prayers for the family.

Sending my deepest condolences to his family.  He was the best landlord always was there when you called him. He was always making jokes and had a smile that lit up the room. So sad to hear of his passing and again my deepest condolences to the family.  

I’m saddened to learn of Joe’s passing. Joe was the most influential, second to my Dad, person in my adult life. He gave me my first job and taught me so much.
Papa Joe, as he was affectionately known to all the boys around the store loved and respected him. From our teenage years to adulthood, we have so many memories to cherish.
May the Good Lord wrap His Loving Arms around each family member and comfort you during this most difficult time. RIP my friend!

Prayers for you all , I have known Joe since I was a child ,last time I talked to him he teased me about buying the penny candy i had many visit to Lee and Moss Joe was a great man 🙏

Sorry for your loss he was a good man met him once I know his daughter Jennifer. 

To the Moss Family, my deepest condolences.  Mr. Moss was such a kind and caring person.  He treated everyone like they were a member of his family.  He will be missed.  Becky Scott (134)    

So very very sad to hear of cousin Joe’s passing. He was so cheerful and kind and  “playful “ to Sandra and me.  And a great landlord to our son Charles. We will miss him very much. Our sincere condolences to Pat and the family. RIP Joe. 🙏❤️😔

For his stature, he was a very big presence in many lives. Joe was so loved by so many people, just like his Mom. If you knew Joe, you knew Hilda. His smile always opened a conversation and elicited a smile in return.

For those of us fortunate enough to be kinfolks, Joe was a bedrock of love and affection. He loved every one of us from zero to ancient (he had nephews older than he was). To be in his presence was a wonderful experience.

God broke the mold. 

To Pat, Jody, Jan, Jackie, Jenifer, all the in-laws, all the grand children and great grandchildren, you have your whole clan saddened by Joe’s passing. Whether local or not, we are here, hugging you.

Lastly “By Jingo” should be retired from Webster’s Dictionary, in honor of this man. 

We love you Joe Moss.


Pat and Family…From shopping at Lee and Moss to seeing Joe out and about he always offered the biggest smile. My Daddy used to use the term “Good Ole Boy” when he spoke of those he loved the most. Joe was indeed a “Good Ole Boy.” I know he was loved and will be missed by many. May you find comfort in the special memories you share. Love and prayers with you. 
Nancy Abbitt
Robbie Robertson 

Mr. Joe Moss, we will truly miss you.  You would brighten anyone's day! An extremely good man.  We are so sorry we never got that heat pump on that lawn mower for you. :)  We are all very upset and we will miss you!!! Prayers for Mrs. Moss and family. Heaven gained a beautiful Angel!!!
George, Emma, George Jr, Rhonda, Travis Goin & Christy  Unroe

Len and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Joe was a wonderful man, always concerned for others. Many fond memories. I am thankful that he now sees and is experiencing what he believed by faith. We are lifting each of you up in our prayers.
With love, Len and Sue Godsey

Dear Pat and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.l have known Joe and his family since I was a little girl.he was a great friend to my father and my family.he will be missed.love Pat Abbitt and Wayne Doyle.

Pat              I will miss  Joe  smile    and great  knowledge   of  Madison  Hgts     my prayers  are with you  and family      Bobby campbell

OBITUARY

James Elsworth Moss

10 October, 1937 – 5 August, 2023

Whitten Monelison Chapel

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