A son of the late Robert F. Moss, Sr. and Julia Bourne Moss, he was born on February 21, 1927 in Hanover County, VA. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he played football. Bob went on to serve in the U.S. Navy (Fleet Marine Force) as a medic for the Marine Corp during World War II and The Korean War.
Bob was a local businessman, owning and operating his own businesses, Moss Construction Company and Shen Valley Masonry before retiring. He was active in the community serving on the HEC Board, was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Harrisonburg Lions Club, Harrisonburg B.P.O.E. #450, Rockingham Union Masonic Lodge #27, Valley Shrine Club, Acca Temple, and VFW Post No. 632.
He enjoyed going to the beach with family and friends, going to Virginia Tech football games and also watching his grandson, Noah play sports.
On February 16, 1963, he married Jane Parrish Moss who preceded him in death on October 4, 2019. Surviving are two daughters, Amy Parrish Moss and Robin Fields Moss, his grandson, Noah Robert Moss, all of Rockingham; and his sister, Nancy Snyder of Richmond.
A public funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 am at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Hay officiating. A public graveside service will follow at 11:00 am in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites by Rockingham Union Lodge #27 and Military Honors by the U. S. Navy.
Immediately following the graveside service, family and friends are invited back to the Moss residence for a reception and fellowship.
There will be no formal visitation, but friends may pay their respects at the funeral home Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, c/o Stained Glass Window Fund or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, P.O. Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
