1929 - 2024
Delbert R.Moss, age 94, of McLeansboro, IL passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:25 a.m. in his home. He was born July 30, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Oscar Moss and Grace (Jennings) Moss. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and he served in the U.S. Army from February 28, 1951 to February 13, 1953 and was stationed in Germany. He married Georgia Lee ( Lewis ) in Mt. Vernon, IL December 24, 1956 and she survives. He graduated from DeVry University in Chicago, IL and went to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company in St. Louis, MO for about 20 years. Delbert and Georgia started Mr. Gutter Company in McLeansboro, IL in 1978. He was known as “Mr. Gutter” and he enjoyed working in this business. He was a member of Delafield Missionary Baptist Church. He loved spending time with family and visiting with people. He enjoyed gardening and repairing things that were broken.
Survivors include his wife Georgia Moss, McLeansboro; Daughter Sandra Barker, McLeansboro; Son, David and wife Leanne Stewart, Crestwood, MO; Grandchildren, Madelyn Barker, John Moss and Sara Moss.
Delbert was preceded in death by his Parents and Sister Doris Robertson;
Memorials may be made to Children’s Hospital of St. Louis
Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Funeral Service is 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Pastor Mike Glenn will officiate the Service and Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL.
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