He was a veteran of U.S. Army, having served in World War II with a parachute infantry regiment at Normandy. He earned several awards, including two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He was a motion picture publicity representative and was a member of Gombe Society and the Variety Club. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Cumming and Unity Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl Fitts Moses, Cumming; stepson, Bob Fitts, Jacksonville, Fla.; stepdaughters, Karen Drillot and Jane Hanson, both of Lawrenceville; sister, Sara Owen, Atlanta; seven step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Bob Jolly and the Rev. Beth Royalty will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

(The Times, Gainesville, GA, 14 Jan 2004, Page 4A - courtesy of Tedd Cocker)