Dewey L. Moss: Obituary

Dewey L. Moss, 78, of Marble passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. He was a native of Marble and had proudly served in the United States Navy. Dewey worked as a welder and spent nearly 20 years working in the Washington D.C. area in tunnel construction. He also lived in various other places throughout his life. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 0085 in Arlington, Virginia. Dewey enjoyed collecting antiques and was an avid flea marketer. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and loved spending time with his family and grandkids.

He was the son of the late Fred Lee and Pauline Pendergrass Moss. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Moss.

Surviving are three daughters, Lisa Moss Hedden and husband, Jonathan of Andrews, Cindie Hahn and husband, Bob of Florida, and Jennifer Moss of West Virginia; a son, Steven Moss and wife, Lisa of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Jean Hawke and husband, Robert of Durango, Mexico, and Debbie Hogan and husband, Johnny of Marble; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many nieces.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Rev. Patrick O’Dell officiating. The interment was in Moss Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Moss, Knox Chapman, Lynn, Johnny, and Jean Pendergrass, and Gerald Hedden. Honorary pallbearers were Landan and Tanner Hedden, Jamil Madrid, and Drew Hahn.

The family  received friends from 12-1:45 Saturday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.

The family requests memorials be made in memory of Dewey L. Moss to the American Legion Post 96, PO Box 712, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.