Rev. Clarence Gerald Moss 82, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1938 in Steele, MO, son of the late JoEdna and Clarence "Bubby" Moss. He graduated from South Pemiscot High School, Steele, MO. He married Shirley Morton on December 26, 1956, and she survives of the home, He was a longtime pastor with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) in many communities throughout Missouri. Locally, he pastored North Church of God in St. Joseph, Savannah, Osborn, Cameron, Gower, and Tarkio Churches of God as well as interim at Faith Valley Church of God in St. Joseph. He enjoyed music sessions with his family and friends, as he was an accomplished guitarist and singer. As a woodworker, he crafted and restored items as gifts for Shirley.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Glenda Flood.
Survivors include, wife, Shirley Moss of the home, daughter, Melody (Larry) Smith, Saint Joseph, MO, son, Kevin (Tracie) Moss, Vista, CA, grandchildren: Brad (Tabitha) Smith, Ashley (John) Miles, Emma Moss, great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Maxwell, Vivienne, Coleman, Grace & Lani, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Private family funeral services, with public livestream at 2:00 PM, November 10 at Rupp Funeral home with Pastor Tracie Moss officiating. The register book and viewing will be available from 1-5 pm on Monday, November 9. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Missouri Cottage at Smoky Mountain Children's Home, Sevierville, TN, in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online livestream, condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
