Homer Benjamin Moss

Franklin, NC - Homer Benjamin Moss, age 98, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at a local nursing home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Frank and Rosella Holland Moss. He was retired with 26 years of service from Zickgraff as a saw operator, was a mail carrier for 12 years and worked at the Forest Service till he was 84 years of age. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing and family get togethers. He loved gospel music and was always there for family and friends.

He is survived by three sisters, Dovie McCall of Clayton, Ga, Alma Bolick of Franklin, NC and Arvina Hedden of Naples, FL. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Denver Moss, sister, Sybil Moss Bradley; one brother, Garnell Lee Moss. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 31 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Rogers and Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Richard McCall, Tracy McDowell, James Hedden, Jeff McCall, Greg Allen and Bobby Hall will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, December 31 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.