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Moffett Scism Obituary
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Moffett Albert Scism
Moffett Albert Scism, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 10, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Raymond and Mary Hovis Scism and was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Nolan, Bruce, and Paul Scism. Moffett was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church and served his country honorably in the US Army. He worked for Eastern Airlines as a baggage handler. Moffett enjoyed farming and was an avid fisherman. He especially loved fishing trip to the coast. Always active, Moffett was a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years and a member of White Plains Shine Club for over 30 years. He served as a volunteer firefighter with Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years. Moffett was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose guidance, wisdom, and love will never be forgotten by anyone who knew him.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 60 years: Mary Lou Wright Scism, of the home
Children: Julie Hawkins and husband Michael and Todd Scism and wife Laura, both of Kings Mountain, NC
Grandson: Justin Fite Great Grandson: Dayson Fite
Brother: David Scism and wife Linda, Kings Mountain, NC
FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Bridges and Reverend Dr. Tim Hendrick officiating
VISITATION: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Paterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Cleveland County at 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the Building Fund at Patterson Grove Baptist Church at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM
ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
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