Dr. Claude Wayne Moss

Dr. C. Wayne Moss, 81, noted CDC scientist on the forefront of Legionnaire’s research died December 11, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Moss is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marian Corbett Moss, children Rick and Sherrie Jeffers, Barry and Mary Moss, Gary Moss, Scott and Susan Roberts, and his grandchildren Sarah Cribbs, John and Amanda Moss Blankenship, James Cribbs, Alisha Moss, Rachel Roberts, Lee Jeffers, Daniel Cribbs, BJ Moss, Brian Roberts, Cameron Moss, Joseph Cribbs, and great granddaughter Chloe Mundy. He is also survived by sisters, Jeanette Newsome, Shelby Webb and his brothers R.E. Corbett and Dr. Richard Corbett.

Dr Wayne Moss was a very determined man. By his hard work in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, he was able to go to North Carolina State University for his B.S. degree. While in college, he met Marian Corbett Moss and was married in 1958 with four children to follow. He graduated from N.C. State University with his PhD in Microbiology and Biochemistry in 1965. After graduation, he worked for the Centers for Disease Control as a research microbiologist serving as head of his department. He retired from the CDC in 1994. During his career, he traveled the world extensively giving speeches on over 300 original research publications. He worked on Legionnaire’s Disease, Campylobacter, TB and co-authored books on the Identification of Unusual Pathogenic Bacteria. Dr. Moss also served in the U.S Army Artillery Division as a 2nd Lieutenant.

After retirement, he enjoyed many precious memories traveling and spending time with his family to help raise the grandchildren and great grandchild. He also supervised construction on homes for three of his four children. Wayne will be remembered by his family as the stronghold of the family, a spiritual leader, a peacemaker, and a man who enjoyed making others laugh.

A memorial service officiated by Buddy Hoffman, Senior Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church, will be held at 12p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Tucker, GA. The service will be followed by a reception for friends and family. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Grace Fellowship Church, Snellville, GA.