Dr. Roy G. Moss, Jr.

Dr. Roy G. Moss, Jr. With his loving family by his side, Roy went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 19, 2010. Roy, 75 years of age, passed away at home on Tuesday night. He was born in Key West, Florida on August 13, 1934 to Roy and Roberta Moss. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: Ivy, his wife of 51 years; daughter Cynthia Barker and husband C.W. of Brenham; son Kirk Moss and his wife Brenda of Huntsville; grandchildren Katie Barker of Georgetown, Kristie Barker of Brenham and Garrett Moss of Huntsville; sister JoAnn Richardson; mother-in-law Ida Eddie Hicks; brothers-in-law Jerald Beene and wife Judy, Charles (Bo) Beene and wife Betty, Lyndel Beene and wife Linda, Mitchell Beene and wife Elaine, Ken Beene and wife Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy G. Moss, Sr. and Roberta Sands Moss; his father-in-law Donald Hicks and his brother-in-law Dave Richardson. After graduating from Franklin High School, he served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. In 1958 he married Ivy Beene in Bryan, Texas. Roy received his B.B.A. from Sam Houston State University before completing his master's in education from the same school and was awarded his Ed.D. in education with an emphasis in Traffic Safety by Texas A&M University. He spent over 43 years with Sam Houston State University in a variety of capacities, retiring in 1999 as a Professor of Health and Kinesiology. He was a past president of the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, a recipient of the SHSU Excellence in Research award and a life-time member of the Walker County Fair Association. He served as an administrator and curriculum developer for many drug and alcohol education-oriented programs. Roy was a deacon at First Baptist Church and taught the seventh grade boy’s Sunday School class for over twenty-five years as well as the Brotherhood/Fellowship men’s Sunday School class in recent years. Roy was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing and spent many hours at his farm outside of Huntsville. The SHSU motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” was also his motto - he loved helping others. Roy was a loving husband, father and Paw Paw to his grandchildren. We will miss him so much and will remember him with love in our heart. Serving as pallbearers are Lynn Beene, Jim Burnett, John Burton, George Leteff, Robert McCann, David Richardson, Bob Slays, Larry Sikes and Sonny Sikes. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Justin Brock, Rusty Davis, Tom Freeman, Turner O’Banion, Otis Oliphant, Doug Pruett, Henry Youngblood and deacons of First Baptist Church. Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Huntsville with Rev. Carrol Williams officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM in Wheelock Cemetery in Wheelock, Texas. Family will receive friends Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville. Memorials may be made to The Roy Moss Jr. Health Education Endowment, SHSU – University Advancement, Box 2537, Huntsville, TX 77341-2537. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Thee Hospice for their heartfelt care, compassion, friendship and love during this difficult time. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Dr. Roy G. Moss, Jr.

August 13, 1934 - January 22, 2010