Funeral Service For County Pioneer Held In Dickens Monday
Funeral services were held for Simeon Moss, 71 years old, who died at his residence in Dickens Friday, Feb. 26, were conducted at 2 o´clock Monday afternoon at the Dickens Church of Christ.
Mr. Moss had been a resident of this area for 22 years, coming to Dickens county in 1921 with his family. His first wife preceded him in death 21 years ago. He was later married to Miss Minnie Watson.
Mr. Moss had a host of friends who had been very loyal to him during his long illness. This friendship was manifested by the lovely floral offers at the funeral.
Rev. R.C. Brown of spur officiated. Burial was in Afton Cemetery.
Mr. Moss is survived by his wife, three sons, Grady Moss, Post; Harry Moss, Kismet, KS; Covey Moss, Dickens; two daughters, Mrs. H.E. Jones, who resides in CA, and Mrs. Alfred Stephens of Roswell, NM; four brothers and thirteen grandchildren. All were present for the funeral services.
Pallbearers were O.D. Thompson, E.H. Ousley, J.L. Koonsman, K.W. Street, Watt Holly, and Cecil Meadows.
Flower girls were Miss Neta Hawley, Sue Gipson, Louise Partridge, LaNell Christopher and Jo Ann Bellamy.
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