Moss, Perry Perry Lee Moss, 88, passed away at his home in Debary on August 7, 2014. Moss's career in college and professional football stretched into parts of seven decades. Best remembered as the first Head Coach and General Manager of the Orlando Predators, he was also one of the founding fathers of the Arena Football League. Coach Moss was preceded in death by his parents, William Perry and Lola Copeland Moss; wife, Gay Lee Moss; sister, Elaine Moss Benish and brother, Les Moss- a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager. He is survived by sons Calvin Moss (Peggy Lee); Perry Moss, Jr. (Kim); Les Moss (Cindy); daughter Penny Moss Sheppard (Matt); grandchildren Tawny Robertson; Justin, Ellie and Gillian Moss; Jacob Moss; Claire, Ava, Bennett and Laurel Sheppard; as well as four great-grandchildren. A service honoring Coach Moss will take place at 11 am Saturday August 30, in Trinity Assembly of God Church, 875 Elkcam Blvd Deltona, FL. Deltona Memorial Funeral Home in Orange City Is handling the arrangements. Please visit www.deltonamemorialfuneralhome.com to read the life story of Coach Moss and leave tributes of condolence and share memories with the family

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 15, 2014.

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Paul Krebs

October 19, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with Coach Moss's family at this time. I was a member of his 1965 Charleston Rockets Team. I felt lucky to be able to play for someone as knowledgeable and fair as he was. He was a great strategist & a tremendous football intellect. His game strategies and applications transferred well into life situations. He was a Very Genuine human being and he will be missed by many.

Cheryl Hogg-Chapman

August 26, 2014

We are so grateful for the life of Coach Perry and for the life he shared with our mom, Gay Lee. We will miss him and always remember him in our hearts. . . love and prayers are with his family at this time. . .

Tom & Jane Bland

August 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Moss family.

Perry Moss was a football icon. We treasure the memories of our times with Coach Moss -- the Orlando Panthers, UCF, and the Orlando Renegades. We called Les "Little Les" and Penny was "Penny-O".

Perry touched so many lives in so many ways. He will always be remembered.

Tom & Jane Bland

BG Metzger

August 15, 2014

Sorry to hear of Perry's passing, he was a unique man. I know my mom enjoyed the years they had together. Praying for God's peace and comfort for the family during this time. BG Metzger (Buffalo, NY)

Kim Smith

August 14, 2014

Penny and les I just learn of your fathers death and have a heavy heart. I spent over 20 years vacating at my mom's and his home in many different areas of Florida. It is memories that will always be with me and my Children.
I miss my mom Gay lee everyday and I know you will feel the same about your dad.

Mark Novell

August 14, 2014

Perry was a coach, a leader and most of all a winner. He was respected by everyone and he was strong, tough and fair. He loved his players and always fought for them to be the best and have the best. He was also a great player in his day. I loved coaching for him, I learned something new everyday. But mostly I just loved him, he was like my dad in many ways, they coached against each other for years and my dad respected him greatly! Rest in peace Coach!

Kayla Bryant

August 13, 2014

Feeling like I lost a part of my family. You were an amazing person and a phenomenal coach. You will be forever missed. Rest in Paradise Coach.

Ben Bennett

August 13, 2014

Coach Perry Moss was a tough man, but he was easy to love. I am both honored and blessed to have known him. Perry, you will be missed.

Nancy Morris

August 13, 2014

It was an honor to know Coach Moss. I have many great memories of him and I only hope that Les, Cindy, Jacob and the entire Moss family can find comfort in their memories of him. I know he is in heaven coaching with Fran Papasedero and Tim Marcum. With Nell on the sidelines. Prayers to the family.

Alan Mentser

August 13, 2014

I remember Coach Moss as the Orlando Predators head coach in the glory days. ALWAYS a professional and winner in my mind. I must say I had no idea of his lengthy and successful football coaching history. If ever there was an all star coach is was Perry Moss. I am sure he is coaching still, but now a heavenly team. May the family and all affected by his loss be comforted by the fond memories he will forever leave in our minds and hearts. Prayers for the family and may God hold you all in His hands. Peace and blessings.....

Philip Podskalan

August 13, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Coach Moss again in 2011. Coach Moss made me into a Arena Football/Orlando Predator fan. I even proposed to my wife at a Predators game, that is how much I loved the sport and my wife also became a fan. Coach may you RIP and I know you are still coaching up in the heavens.
Ann Marie and Philip Podskalan

Dinah Allen

August 13, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Love to all at this time .Heaven has gained another Angel to look down upon us. . Thoughts and prayers to the family may God hold you in his arms for strength.

anna Bryant

August 13, 2014

Coach Perry was the best ! We will Miss Him! prayers to Les and the family at this time. With love and respect to the best Coach in the AFL we will cherish the memories!! Ann and David Bryant

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