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He graduated class of 1962 from Southside High School in Memphis, TN. He went to work at Illinois Central Railroad shortly after high school. He was a switchman, a conductor and the Local chairman representative. He saved many jobs for many people as the local chairman. He was number one on the seniority roster when he retired 43 years later in 2005. He was a long-term member of First Baptist Church of Days, where he was treasurer, secretary and grounds building committee member. He was a faithful, devoted, loving husband, father and Papaw. He never missed any sports event, school event, or important event of those he loved.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Porter and Laura Moss; four sisters, Helen Campbell, Nell Smart, Genoa Cobo, Julia Idell Metcalfe; and one brother, Jared Moss.
James leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Moss; three daughters, Kelly Moss Billings of Atoka, TN, Angela Copsy of Shelbyville, IL and Krissy Moss Lavelle (Clay)of Munford, TN; one son, Justin B Moss (Kristen) of Lake Cormorant; one sister, Annette Whitaker of Southaven, MS; two brothers, Porter Moss of Sentobia, MS and Mark Butler of Hernando, MS; eight grandchildren, Maggie (Troy) Dow, Will (Taylor) Billings, Abigail (Joshua) Valentin, Morgan Moss, Easton (Maddie) Lavelle, Luke Lavelle, Mallory Moss, Ethan Moss; and three amazing great-grandchildren, Elliot Valentin, Kipp Lavelle, and one on the way.
He will forever be in our hearts and will be dearly missed.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to First Baptist Church of Days at 2891 McGowen Rd, Lake Cormorant, MS 38641.
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Fred Melton
February 8, 2024
Enjoyed working with JD and he was a good local chairman. Our warmest condolences and prayers to the family at this time.
L.F.Cox
February 6, 2024
JD was a great guy I'm sure his family knows this. I worked with him for years never an uneventful day. I went through 3 Union reps while I was there he was the best.
Sorry for your loss.
L.F. Cox
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