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A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood, Mississippi
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Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on Nov 8, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Brigadier General Joseph Benjamin “Joe” Moss, age 75, who had served within the MSARNG within 323rd Avn BN, 2nd Armored Division, 112th MP BN, and STARC has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, visitation, and services:
Joseph Benjamin “Joe” Moss, 75, passed peacefully at his home in Flowood, Mississippi, on Thursday, November 8, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood, Mississippi.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Joe G. and Pam Moss and brother, Attorney Jack Moss. He is survived by his wife, Janet Barlow Moss; brother, Judd Moss (Barbara); sons, Jeff (Becky), Justin (Molisa), daughter, Christy Holt (Cory); 5 grandchildren, Kathryn and Jarrett Moss; Katelyn and Jackson Moss; and Lee Holt.
Joe was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 29, 1949. He graduated from Raymond High School and Mississippi College where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1974, he graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law where he received the Juris Doctorate Degree.
Joe was a practicing attorney in Jackson for 28 years and an active member of the Mississippi Bar Association for 50 years. He served 5 terms (1977-2020) as the elected Hinds County Prosecuting Attorney. He was also active in the Mississippi Prosecutors Association where he served in a variety of offices including President.
Joe retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard as Brigadier General in 2002 after 32 years of service. He began his military career in 1970 with the 323rd Aviation Battalion and later with the 2nd Armored Division. He continued his service with 112th Military Police Battalion. In 2000, Joe was constitutionally appointed as State Judge Advocate for the Mississippi National Guard.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for conservation. He was very active in conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited, where he served as State Chairman and also served on many conservation committees.
Joe and his wife, Janet, are members of Pinelake Church Reservoir Campus in Brandon, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that you make donations in memory of Joseph B. Moss to the Church or to Ducks Unlimited.