Floyd Anthony Moss

In Remembrance of Floyd Anthony Moss
BOI
On August 8, 2024, Floyd Anthony Moss age 63 of Los Angeles, California passed from this earthly life to his heavenly home at MLK Community Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.
Floyd Anthony graduated from Ball High School, Class of 1979. Floyd Anthony was the little Brother to the late Arthur Jackson Richmond, aka: "Arthur Lee" or "Doc" and the little brother to Tina Moss Suell (Elroy) of Galveston, TX and the big brother to Jerri Lynn Moss-Burns (Samual) of Houston, TX, DeAngela Moss, Marenthia Moss, and a special niece D'Shanna Moss all of Spring, TX.
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Wesley Tabernacle Methodist Church, 902 28th Street Galveston, TX 7750, Pastor William Sowell and Officiating: Pastor Kalvin Cressell, Sr. of Greater Mt. Sinai MBS Compton, Compton, CA.
Floyd Anthony Moss was born to the late Floyd Moss and the late Josephine Richmond Moss on June 6, 1961, in Galveston, Texas.
Floyd Anthony Moss preceded in death both parents, his great-grandparents the late Arthur Jackson Burns & the late Gladys Burns of Galveston, TX; grandparents the late Worthy H. Richmond of San Francisco, CA, the late Joseph Alexandra of Galveston, TX; the late Jessie Williams & the later Olivia Williams of Los Angeles, CA; his uncles the late Paul Alexandra and the late Jessie James Williams both of Los Angeles, CA; and his oldest brother, the late Arthur Jackson Richmond, aka: "Arthur Lee/Doc" of Galveston, TX.
Floyd Anthony is known to so many of us in Texas as "Anthony". Anthony was baptized as an infant and made his confirmation at 12 years old at Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church under the late Revenue Perrie Joy Jackson Anthony public accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and he was an active member of Wesley until he left for college in 1979. Anthony carried his faith with him and found a church home to serve the Lord all the days of his life.
On May 7, 2013, Floyd Anthony Moss joined Greater Mt. Sinai MBC Church of Compton under the leadership of Pastor Kalvin Cressel and he was baptized on December 1, 2013. As a longtime member of this church, Floyd became a good friend to Pastor Cressel, a Honorary Deacon, a regular participant of weekly Bible Study, a member of the Male Chorus and Floyd always invited his friends and family to attend church until his own health begin to fall him. Floyd favorite song he loved to sing with the Male Chorus is 'Hold on a change is coming" and his favorite scripture John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing". Floyd Anthony Moss loved the Lord with all his heart and assisted the members in whatever area he was needed until his health started declining.
Floyd Anthony, a BOI, attended elementary school, middle school, and graduated from Galveston Ball High School in 1979. Anthony enjoyed school and he participated in many school activities the marching band where he played a trumpet sports where he played basketball and football in school and outside school. Before graduating from high school Anthony played basketball for First Baptist Church under Coach Frank Carnes, Greg Samford and Joe Rendon where the team won 2nd place at the State Championship. Anthony was a pretty good basketball player.
Floyd Anthony attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX for two years where he was one of seven founders to form an organization called "The Round Ball Hustlers" an intramural basketball and softball team. They dominated basketball and softball. The team's main goal was to take under privilege kids to attend different sporting event at Lamar University. The Round Ball Hustler's was more than playing basketball, it was about helping children and serving the community A heart of a true player.
In 1984, Floyd Anthony Moss follow his older brother to Los Angeles, CA to visit his grandmother, Olivia Williams and other family members that he never met. During Floyd visit, he fell in love with California, the city of bright lights, celebrities, frame, fortune, with golden opportunities. Floyd fell in love with the great state of California and made Los Angeles his new home.
Floyd started working as a Car Salesman for over 30 years. He received several outstanding local and national awards including 3rd top salesman of the year award. Floyd loved his job, and he mastered the art of selling cars. He took pride in his work, and he went over and beyond the call of duty to make sure that his customs were satisfied. His customers became his friends for life from famous celebrities to everyday working people Floyd never met a stranger. His outgoing personality and free spirit guide his success in helping people drive the car of their dreams. Floyd loves people and people love Floyd. His joy and laughter continue to resonate forever in our hearts. Once you meet Floyd Anthony Moss, you will never forget him.
Floyd Anthony loved sports. His favorite football teams were the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams. His favorite basketball team were the Lakers and If they were playing, Anthony conversation over the phone was short, very short. Floyd Anthony loved his family and would check on family members and friends several times per day. Sometimes two or three times a day.
Floyd Anthony Moss leaves to cherish his memories, his sisters, Tina Moss Suell (Elroy, Jr) of Galveston, TX, Jerri Lynn Moss Burns (Samual) of Houston, TX, DeAngela Moss, Marenthia Moss, D'Shanna Moss all of Spring, TX, 2 Uncles, Melc Williams (Betty) of Houston, TX, Joseph Alexandra of Los Angeles, CA, 3 Aunts, Bobbie Armstrong of Guthrie, OK, Yvonne Colbert of Texas City, TX, Cynthia Horton of Galveston, TX, and Ann Thompson (George) of Gulfport, MS, a host of Nieces, Great-Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nephews, and Cousin. A special brotherhood as children that continued until his death Gregory Hopkins, Terry Pettaway, and Edward Davis.