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Dayton Moses Obituary
Dayton Moses III, 78, Lt. Colonel, USAF Ret., passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Fort Worth. Graveside services are set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorial services are set for 2 p.m. Friday, at Genesis United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dayton was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Fort Worth to Mary Buckham and Dayton "Tad" Moses. Moving to Bryan/College Station, he attended Bryan schools where he met Jean Locke, the love of his life. He graduated from Texas A&M with a business degree in 1956 as a squadron commander with the Corps of Cadets. He married Jean on Sept. 8, 1956 and began his career as an Air Force officer with assignments to many bases around the world.
He received various recognitions and awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his retirement from the Air Force he was a programmer for Flight Safety. Together Dayton and Jean built a family that cherishes the wonderful times and travels they all shared with each other. Dayton was a member of Genesis UMC and was involved in many other activities and organizations.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean; his parents; and his son, Michael Moses.
Survivors include his daughters, Michele Schrader and husband, Brian, of Longview and Melinda Moses of Arlington; daughter-in-law, Brenda Ross-Moses of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Steve Schrader and wife, Tiffany, Chris Schrader and wife, Whitney, Drew Schrader and fiancee, Kelly Mitchell, Todd Schrader, Leeland Ross and Taylor Moses; great-granddaughter, Adilyn Schrader; sister-in-law, JoAnn Locke; sister, Nancy Stankosky and husband, Pete; niece, Laura Stankosky and husband, Charlie Howell; and nephew, Jim Stankosky.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Genesis UMC Building Fund.
Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd., 817-336-0584.
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Judy Hatch
September 29, 2012
Michele and Melinda
I was so sorry to see that your father passed. My thoughts are with you and your families.
September 24, 2012
So sorry to hear about Dayton's passing. We were neighbors and friends at Grisson AFB, Indiana. We enjoyed hearing from them over the years and hearing about their wonderful family. Much sympathy to their family.
Sincerely, Del and Maxine Giles
Pam Daily
September 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss; I knew Dayton from the years he and I both worked at FlightSafety. He was liked and respected by all and will be missed. The world lost a kind soul; Heaven's gain where I'm sure his first word was "Greetings!".
Robert Williams
September 10, 2012
Dayton was my boss at FlightSafety during the latter days of the Air Defense F-16 Training contract. We did a lot of good work together. As both boss and friend he was a true gentleman. Some are officers and gentlement by "Act of Congress". Dayton was a gentleman and officer because he was Dayton. I will miss our noon lunch get togethers. He was truly a family man.
September 7, 2012
Dayton was one of the finest men, officer and pilot I had the pleasure of flying with at Grissom AFB, IN. I was a boom operator with him for sometime and we had kept in touch through the years. He will be truely missed.
Don (Buck) and Jackie Buckland - Ruidoso, NM
September 6, 2012
To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. We thank Dayton for serving our country in the U.S. Air Force & retiring as a LTC. Because of Dayton & other young men & women we have our freedom in this great country. May God's Speed Be With LTC Moses & This Air Force Family.
cjo
Fran Mccullough
September 5, 2012
The moses family is in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Donna Moses
September 5, 2012
Will always cherish our times together on Garett Island. Dayton was such an adventurer and loved to share his discoveries with others. I can only imagine he and Martin are busy exploring the wonders of Heaven together. We treasure and love all of our Moses family.
Gay Davis
September 5, 2012
What a wonderful man...as Angie wrote, his "Greetings" every morning from our Seville/FlightSafety days can still be heard in my memories. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Angie Davis
September 4, 2012
Dayton was the kindest person and boss I've ever met. He put up with a lot from me at FlightSafety and still managed to be understanding and patient. I can still hear him say, "Greetings"... Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. It's comforting to know that he is with Jean again. Rest in peace Dayton. ^j^
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