Rev. James Edward Moye Sr.

"I am leaving you a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."-John 14:27.
"Foe to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor; yet what I shall choose I want not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better."-Philippians 1: 21-23.
Reverend James Moye, St. was born June 27, 1941 to the late Lucious Sr. and Willie Moye in Lucedale, MS. He was born 10th of eleven children. He entered eternal rest on August 15, 2024 at Perry County General Hospital in Richton, MS.
He was educated in George County, MS and graduated from Oak Grove High School in Lucedale, MS. He was a basketball star and spoke often on how well he could play As a young man he worked many jobs. He was a hard working family man. After high school his first job was at Perry County Plywood Mill (Toussaint) in Beaumont, MS, then Delta Pine Plywood of Beaumont, MS, owned his own pulpwood business and after retiring from that he became employed with the Perry County School District as a school bus driver He was there well over four decades. He was voted Bus Driver of the Year too many times to count and was deemed Perry County's best and was also known for not waiting over two minutes for kids or he would take off. Bus driving was his favorite of all; he loved all the kids as his own. After his health begin to decline, he regretfully decided to give it up on May 25, 2017. He was one of a kind and has been missed by everyone he encountered within the district. Rev. Moye was a funeral director with Turner Funeral Home for many years as well.
Now, this labor in Perry County was not in vain, he met and married the love of his life-om (Perry County) Beaumont, MS, Cleo Bolton Moye on August 20, 1967. This legacy love has lasted 57 years to this day on August 20, 2024.
He joined Antioch Baptist Church in Merrill, MS at an early age where he accepted Christ as his savior and later transitioned to Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont, MS under the leadership of the Late Dr. Wilmer L. Carter. He was called the ministry in 1966 at the youthful age of 25. His greatest love was spreading God's word. After accepting this call, he was called to Pastor several churches during his time. The first church he pastored was Mt. Olive of McLain, MS in 1971 (He was th astor to be called there.) He led that flock until March of 1983. He pastored the following churches in this order and some during the same time: Amanda Chapel of Wiggins, MS, Progress Baptist Church of Bassfield, MS, Antioch Baptist Church of Merrill, MS, and currently Sandfield Missionary Baptist Church of Waynesboro, He has been pastoring at Sandfield since July of 1990 (34 years strong) and has exemplified a devoted legacy of leadership throughout his tenure. He has been leading God's
people for over 35 years, that is a divine perseverance. God is pleased and with that we can lift our heads with a joyful heart.
Reverend Moye was UNCLE SON to everyone. He was loved by so many and he will be sorely missed by hearing him shout out a nickname that he had for everyone no matter how crowded a room was. He was always the same; always joyful and humorous. His favorite pastimes were watching sports, especially football. He really did not care for fishing but loved to take his grandchildren, as they enjoyed eating the raw wieners (catfish bait). One grand stated they ate so many while fishing when they were young until they cannot stand a hotdog at all now. He just enjoyed his time with the grands no matter what they were doing. The grand then stated Pawpaw's favorite hobby above all was spreading the gospel of Jesus! (What a powerful impact this is for his grands) That is a memory we all should want to leave.
Reverend Moye was not an idle man, he was a man of valox. He served as President of the NAACP when racial unrest was at an all-time high. He was a member of Beaumont Masonic Lodge No. 577, served on Board of Directors of Perry County Nursing Center in Richton, MS. He served his community well; would speak up for those who had been wronsed in any way.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lucious, Sx, and Willie Moye; One son, James Moye, Jr, One grandson; DaQuan Husband; Nine siblings, Melvin Moye, Elbert Moye, Mary Moye Grace, Lucious Moye, J, Lawxence Moye, Lucy Moye Bolton, Ruth Moye, Sarah Moye Bolton, and Lizzie Moye Dortch Moody.
He leaves to forever cherish his love for family and devotion; His loving wife, Cleo Moye of Beaumont, MS., Ten children: Darryl (Tammy) Bolton of New Augusta, MS., Stephanie (Reverend Larry) Bolton of Beaumont, MS, Jamie Husband of Beaumont, MS., Melinda Johnson of Gulfport, MS., Sonya (Louis) Daniels of Terry, MS, Patricia (Sears) Ward of Laurel, MS, Tina Echols of Hattiesburg, MS, Lucious DeJon Moye of Beaumont, MS., Warren(Deshawneal) Moye of Beaumont, MS, and Ashley Moye of Dallas, TX. One sister; Betty Jean (Sam) McLeod of McLain, MS, 39 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends to cherish his legacy of love.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Greater Mt. Pleasant MB Church in Beaumont, with Pastor John Carter, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
There will be a viewing period Monday, August 19, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Turner Funeral Home in Waynesboro, and Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the church.
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