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Billy MOSES Obituary

Billy H. (Bulldog) Moses, 82 of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was born on October 14, 1930, to the late Charles L. and Mollie E. Gravely Moses in Roanoke. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he resided in Germany for two years. He will be remembered as a very giving person and someone who was always willing to help another in need. He will also be remembered as someone with a sincere love for dogs, as he certainly thought of them truly as mans best friend.
He is survived by two sisters, Eloise Richards and husband, Jim, and Shirley Huxhold; and his nephew, Charles L. Howell and wife, Cathy.
No local services are planned at this time. Per his request, Mr. Moses will be buried at sea by the United States Navy. The family would like to thank the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center for the love and care they rendered to Mr. Moses. A guestbook is available by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 17, 2013.
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Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Eloise Richards

March 20, 2013

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

Shirley Huxhold

March 20, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

The Lawrences'

March 20, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

David Howell

March 20, 2013

Billy, you will be missed! Love Brett and Faith

Brett Howell

March 20, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. We know the family will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you. Carl and Chris Epperley

March 18, 2013

MY SINCEREST SYMPATHIES TO MY FATHER, CHARLES AND MY GRANNY ELLIE AND AUNT SHIRLEY FOR THE LOST OF MY DEAR GREAT UNCLE, BILLY. WE LOST ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS AND KIND MEN I'VE EVER KNOWN. THANKS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND LOVING US ALL SO WELL! I LOVE AND MISS YOU BULLDOG(BILL BILL TO THE DOGS).

TRACY LAWRENCE

March 17, 2013

Sorry to here about your loss. He was a good man and will be missed.Jimmie&Jean Stultz

Jimmie Stultz

March 17, 2013

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