James Allen “Jim” Moss, 69, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa.
Born on June 22, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Ralph and Rose Mary “Rosie” (Frenzer) Moss. On August 18, 1973, he married K. Renee Ryder in West Burlington, Iowa.
Jim was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and a lifelong member of the National Rifle Associate. He graduated from West Burlington High School in 1973. In 2005 Jim retired from J.I. Case after many years working as a welder and machinist. In his free time, he could always be found out in his garage working on his lathe. Jim loved being outdoors hunting and fishing or attending the races. He was so proud to be an American and had so much respect for his country. One of Jim’s best attributes was his humor, joking around, making people laugh and bringing a smile to their face. Most of all, Jim loved being together with his family and his grand-pets.
He is survived by his wife Renee; four children: Jeremy (Deana) Moss of Burlington, Amber (T. Andrew) Johnson of West Point, Wesley (Hannah) Moss of Dallas City, Illinois and Hannah (Jeirod) Nichting of Fort Madison; twelve grandchildren: Ashlyn, Chavis, Myranda, Hadley, Finley, Briley, Kayden, Isaac, Lorelei, Kiptyn, Connor and Coraline; nine great grandchildren; four siblings: Frank (Mary) Moss of Kingston, Iowa, Deb (Hans) Trousil of West Burlington, David Lamb of Florida and Melody (Jim) Moulton of Canada. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandchild Zackery Moss and one sister-in-law Patricia Lamb.
The funeral service for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2024, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Mick Hall officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Long Creek Cemetery in Danville, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in his memory for the Heritage Baptist Church bus ministry.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.
