On the afternoon of December 2, 2015, Alfred Lee Moss was called home at Barstow Community Hospital in Barstow, California due to a massive heart attack after fainting at his home moment prior. Al was 75 years old.
Alfred Lee Moss was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 17, 1940. He was the first born, and the first son of Annie Frank and Grover Moss.
Al had one of the biggest heart and the kindest soul. He was known for his gift of gab and he shared many stories about his life with not only his children and grandchildren, but with all those of whom he crossed paths with. His words of encouragement have and will continue to resonate within all of us.
Al was raised in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in a family who was dedicated to their relationship with God and was taught that family should always be bonded together. Al joined the United States Marine Corp in 1960 was a proud Marine who served his country and ended his career stationed at Barstow Marine Base. Hoorah! Semper Fi!
After Al’s military career, he went on to work at Barstow Community College. Starting as a student worker, Al was able to advance to becoming the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. He retired after 35 years of dedication and hard work. After retiring, Al continue to work the books for the Barstow College girls and boys basketball games, as well as drive them to out-of-town games and he drove the baseball team as well. During his career at the College, Al made many friends of whom he shared sincere bonds including the late Algie Crawley whom he has joined in heaven.
Al was a very passionate man. He loved his family, but he also loved his community. He began coaching Barstow Youth Football in 1973. His time on the field brought great joy to his life as he unknowingly began to make positive impacts on the players and coaches in the league. Football was one of the many community sports that Al coached. He also coached softball, and basketball.
Al and his wife began foster-parenting around 1988. He shared his home, his time, and his love with many children until 1999 after adopting two sons in his foster care.
Al was preceded in death by his mother and father, Annie Frank and Grover Moss. A brother, Lee Edward Moss. A son, Joseph Moss, and a grandson, Damion Carter.
Al is survived by his wife of 46 years, Thelma (Toodie) Moss. Five sons, Ricky (Joyce Woods), David (Sabrina), Michael (Michelle), Noah, and Jeremy. Three daughters, Tanya (Clarence Sidney), Ducie (Scott), and Ami (Roland Fite). Eleven grandsons, Kynnon, Tamars, Steven, Ethan, Joshua, Malcolm, A.J., Ne’Amiah, Ezra, Isaiah, and Jamari. Eleven granddaughters, Shneva, Kanisha, Alexis, Rabekka, Jennifer, Latasha, Harley, Monique, Anjreyii, Aimoria, and Gha’briel and 34 great-grandchildren. Four sisters, Mary Sipp, Beverly Lawson, Beatrice Eddie, and Eva Minor. A brother, Gregory Moss.
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