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Rick L. Moss, 58, Oklahoma City, passed away Monday July 26, 2010. Rick was born in Mangum, OK to Pearson and Oleta Moss. He attended school in Elk City and graduated from Altus High School in 1970. He obtained his BA from SWOSU, Weatherford and MA from OU. Rick served as a teacher, coach and administrator for 34 years. He served as President of the Oklahoma Superintendent's Association, Chairman of the Oklahoma School Advisory Council. He also served on the boards of a number of other local, state, and national organizations. He was a two time District Administrator of the Year and was the Superintendent of a National Blue Ribbon School. He is survived his wife of 38 years, Barbara (Keesee), his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, Brandon and Brianna, Lawrenceburg, Indiana and their son Sean, Christopher and Lori, Paducah, Kentucky, and their daughter Madison; his parents, Pearson and Oleta, OKC; his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Paula Moss, Fort Wayne, Indiana; and nephew Brent Moss of Norman; mother-in-law, Betty Keesee, Kingfisher; sisters-in-law, Mary and Ron Drennan, OKC and Robyn and Steve Darrough, Kingfisher. Rick was enjoying his retirement RVing with his wife, visiting their sons and working part-time at Cimarron National Golf Club in Guthrie, but mostly playing golf. Visitation will be held at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper on Thursday, 7-29-2010 from 2-6 p.m. and Friday from 8am-6pm. Funeral Service will be held at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel on Saturday, 7-31-2010 at 2:00 PM.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jul. 29, 2010.

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Jack Sanders

August 20, 2010

Barbara, Brandon and Christopher, I just learned of Rick's passing and I am so sorry. I send my sympathys to Pearson and Oleta whom I met only once and to Barbara and family, I remember Rick with great respect as an athlete at SWSC and as a friend through those four tough years. Barbara, I remember yours and Rick's wedding and the fun we had as college friends with you and Rick living off campus in the trailer.
Please call me if you can: 405-684-6161. Love, Jack & Susie Sanders

Judy DeBurger

August 7, 2010

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed the times we were together with you and Rick. I'm glad you two were able to have fun RVing and visit with a lot of your family. I count you as one of my true friends. May God Be With You!

Paul DeGan

August 4, 2010

Barbara, I remember you and Rick fondly, and am just shocked and truly saddened. Praying Jesus' blessings for you and your family.

Peggy Ledbetter-Fuerer

August 1, 2010

Thoughts, love and prayers are coming your way on the loss of our classmate and friend, Rick Moss.

Martha Moss McDaniel

July 30, 2010

I was so sad to hear of Rickys passing. I have wonderful memories of our visits when we were kids. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Burse Dills

July 30, 2010

My wife and I worked with Rick while he was Superintendent at Lexington Public Schools. He was a visionary in educational technology and in my estimation always made choices based on what was good for students and the long term finacial health of the school instead of giving in to political demands. Barbara, Brandon and Chris, our prayers are with you. We shall all miss him, but not nearly as much as you. But, rest assured, that Rick would want you to carry on strong and celebrate the life he had with each of you. Always, Burse & Cheryl Dills

Dona Wooten Hasty

July 30, 2010

Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Be confident of my prayer support for you and your family. Rick made a difference in my life and I know he was loved by many.

Patricia Tolman

July 30, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning.

Lori David Horton

July 29, 2010

Barbara, I am saddened by Rick's passing. I truly admired him. I will always appreciate the principle, coach, and friend he was to me. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Joe Stafford

July 29, 2010

Barbara, Rick was a great Superintendent and I know he is in a better place now. Your hearts are saddened but your memories will live forever. Joe and Kathy Stafford

Shirlie Pesch

July 29, 2010

Barbara, so sorry to hear about your loss. I truly enjoyed working with Rick in the office and you in the classroom. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you during this time.
Shirlie Pesch,

Brenda Ball

July 29, 2010

Barbara so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a great man. Our thoughts and prayes are with you and your family.

July 29, 2010

Barbara, Oleta, and Pearson,
My heart and prayers go out to you. I loved Rick dearly. I love you all.
Gwen Cain Smythe and family

July 29, 2010

Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I missed seeing the two of you at our reunion this year, you never miss. Rick will be missed by many,many, many friends. My prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you
Paula Haas, Class of 70 Altus, Ok.

Cori Green

July 29, 2010

My condolences to all of you, I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was a phenomenal man, and an inspiration to every life he touched. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Raylene Barnes Hendrix

July 29, 2010

Barbara, know that we are thinking of you at this time. Coach Moss was a huge influence in my life!

Dwight Yokum

July 29, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great superintendent and I am glad to have had the privilege of working with him. He loved leading a school district and playing golf. I am blessed for having him as a mentor and a friend.

Dwight Yokum , Chickasha Public Schools

Dwight Yokum

July 29, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great superintendent and it was a pleasure to have worked with him. I will always remember his love for golf as well as his ability to lead a school district. He was a great mentor and friend.

Dwight Yokum, Chickasha Public Schools

July 29, 2010

Barbara,
So sorry for your loss. Rick was a good friend. - Jack Harrel

DeLynda Ballard

July 29, 2010

He was loved and cherished by many. We, the entire Barnes family, Roger, Delores, DeLynda, Raylene and Robert and our kids, will definitely miss him. Our prayers and sincerest condolences go out to the family.

July 29, 2010

It was so sad to hear about Rick. Roxann and I are thinking of you and the kids. I will always be greatful for what Rick has done for me. Thinking of you.
Howard and Roxann Hobbs, Checotah

Joe Gill

July 29, 2010

Rick was an excellent educator and administrator plus a revered colleague. His smile and leadership were endearing.

Oklahoma Schools Advisroy Council

Stacey Kittrell Smith

July 28, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Marlin & Ruth Ann Hoover

July 28, 2010

Just know we have all of you, Barbara, Brandon, and Chris in our prayers. Rick was precious to many of us.

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