Bernard Ray Moss1

M, b. March 23, 1913, d. May 23, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 224-10-7389.2 Bernard Ray Moss was born on March 23, 1913 at Danville, Virginia.1,2 He married Carrie Myrtle Pigg, daughter of Luther Hartwell Pigg and Sarah Elizabeth Hensley, on May 27, 1932.1 Bernard Ray Moss died on May 23, 1979 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 66.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 72-41, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Cotton mill worker3

Family

Carrie Myrtle Pigg b. March 30, 1917, d. October 27, 1983
Marriage*Bernard Ray Moss married Carrie Myrtle Pigg, daughter of Luther Hartwell Pigg and Sarah Elizabeth Hensley, on May 27, 1932.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4200] Adkins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/527316/person/702274124
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the Bernard Hartwell Moss obituary in the Jul 13, 2010 edition.

Bernard Hartwell Moss1,2

M, b. August 23, 1933, d. July 12, 2010
FatherBernard Ray Moss1,2 b. March 23, 1913, d. May 23, 1979
MotherCarrie Myrtle Pigg1,2 b. March 30, 1917, d. October 27, 1983
     Bernard Hartwell Moss was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2 He was born on August 23, 1933 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Barbara Unknown circa 1956.2 Bernard Hartwell Moss died on July 12, 2010 at Virginia at age 76.3,2 He Bernard Hartwell Moss - B. H. Moss went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 12, 2010, after several months of declining health. He was a Gretna native but resided in Danville the last 38 years. Born August 23, 1933, to the late Bernard Ray and Myrtle P. Moss of Gretna, VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara C. Moss and four children; daughter Sara McDowell and husband Ray of Ringgold, daughter, Wendy Wilson and husband Gary of Blairs, daughter Rhonda Moss of the residence and daughter Kim Williams and husband Bryan of Keeling. Mr. Moss is also survived by five grandchildren; Brandon McDowell of Florida, Kristie McDowell of Ringgold, Brittney & Brad Wilson of Blairs and Caleb Williams of Keeling. He is also survived by one sister, Betty Amos of Gretna and two brothers, Ronnie Moss of Gretna and Randy Moss of Hurt. He was predeceased by one brother, Dan Moss of Gretna, VA. Hartwell retired from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Department where he was a 21 year veteran and worked as a Criminal Investigator. He worked many tireless days and nights to improve the safety of the county that he grew up in and loved. He was a founding member of the Gretna Rescue Squad and Fire Department and served as the Captain of the Rescue Squad for several years. He was also a former member of the Gretna Jaycees. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. His family was his pride and joy and they will especially miss their "Hero". A service celebrating his life will be held at the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 14th. at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Carl Burger and Ronnie Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Department will provide a Color Guard ceremony at the graveside. The family will receive friends at Swicegood Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the daughter's residence of 1152 Ringgold Depot Road in Ringgold, VA. The family respectfully request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. Swicegood Funeral Home is serving the Moss family. on July 13, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 72-41, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Family

Barbara Unknown
Marriage*Bernard Hartwell Moss married Barbara Unknown circa 1956.2 
Children
  • Sara Moss2
  • Wendy Moss2
  • Rhonda Moss2
  • Kim Moss2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the Bernard Hartwell Moss obituary in the Jul 13, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dandridge Wade "Dan" Moss1,2

M, b. May 18, 1935, d. January 11, 1993
FatherBernard Ray Moss1,3 b. March 23, 1913, d. May 23, 1979
MotherCarrie Myrtle Pigg1,3 b. March 30, 1917, d. October 27, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-6026.4 Dandridge Wade "Dan" Moss was born on May 18, 1935 at Virginia.1,4 He married Carol English on December 23, 1957.2 Dandridge Wade "Dan" Moss died on January 11, 1993 at age 57.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 72-41, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Family

Carol English
Marriage*Dandridge Wade "Dan" Moss married Carol English on December 23, 1957.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4200] Adkins Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/527316/person/702274124
  3. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the Bernard Hartwell Moss obituary in the Jul 13, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William H. Overbey1

M, d. 1934
     William H. Overbey married Sarah Elizabeth Hensley.1 William H. Overbey died in 1934.1

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Hensley b. September 9, 1891, d. November 7, 1954
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Hensley.1 

Citations

  1. [S3532] Danville Bee, From the Sarah Elizabeth Overbey obituary in the Nov 8, 1954 edition.

Sanford Perry Poff Houck1

M, b. November 27, 1923, d. June 18, 1995
FatherJohn William Daniel "Jack" Poff1 b. October 28, 1881, d. November 11, 1925
MotherElsie Hamplon Payne1 b. circa 1887, d. September 26, 1928
     Sanford Perry Poff Houck was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Mount Lebanon Road, Cameron, Calhoun Co., South Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 251-07-2382.3 He married Lettie Rae Rickenbaker.1,2 Sanford Perry Poff Houck was born on November 27, 1923 at Virginia.1,2,3 He died on June 18, 1995 at Elloree, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina, at age 71.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 164, District 10, Lyons, Calhoun Co., South CarolinaSanford was adopted byGeorge and Helen Houck4

Family

Lettie Rae Rickenbaker b. September 14, 1925, d. November 14, 2004
Marriage*Sanford Perry Poff Houck married Lettie Rae Rickenbaker.1,2 
Children
  • Jeanette Houck5
  • Sanford Perry "Sandy" Houck Jr.5
  • Ronald Keith Houck5

Citations

  1. [S4201] Houck, Rickenbaker, Poff, Haigler, Payne, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/49428408/person/12984234421
  2. [S4203] Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Calhoun Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4202] Times and Democrat, The, From the Lettie Rickenbaker Houck obituary in the Nov 16, 2004 edition.

Lettie Rae Rickenbaker1,2,3

F, b. September 14, 1925, d. November 14, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 251-20-3496.4 Lettie Rae Rickenbaker was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Mount Lebanon Road, Cameron, Calhoun Co., South Carolina.3 Her married name was Houck.1 She married Sanford Perry Poff Houck, son of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne.1,3 Lettie Rae Rickenbaker was born on September 14, 1925 at Rowesville, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina.4,2,3 She died on November 14, 2004 at Elloree, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina, at age 79.4,2,3 She Mrs. Lettie Rickenbaker Houck, 79, of 300 Jericho Road, Elloree, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at her residence. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cameron, with Pastor Bob Young officiating. She was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Rowesville, a daughter of the late Claude Jacob Rickenbaker and the late Bessie Kemmerlin Rickenbaker. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cameron. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Houck, of Rock Hill; two sons, Sanford (Sandy) Houck and Ronald Keith Houck, both of Cameron; four grandchildren, Travis Houck, Weston Houck, Erica Houck and Gretchen Wise; two sisters, Mrs. James (Helen) Schuyler, of Cameron and Mrs. Ted (Clotilde) Williams, of Leesburg, Ga; one brother, C.J. Rickenbaker, of Orangeburg. Friends and family may call at the residence, 300 Jericho Road, Elloree. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the residence. Memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 427, Cameron SC 29030, or Hospice of TRMC, 1324 Hutto St., Orangeburg SC 29118 or to a charity of one's choice. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. of Orangeburg is in charge. on November 16, 2004.2

Family

Sanford Perry Poff Houck b. November 27, 1923, d. June 18, 1995
Marriage*She married Sanford Perry Poff Houck, son of John William Daniel "Jack" Poff and Elsie Hamplon Payne.1,3 
Children
  • Jeanette Houck2
  • Sanford Perry "Sandy" Houck Jr.2
  • Ronald Keith Houck2

Citations

  1. [S4201] Houck, Rickenbaker, Poff, Haigler, Payne, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/49428408/person/12984234421
  2. [S4202] Times and Democrat, The, From the Lettie Rickenbaker Houck obituary in the Nov 16, 2004 edition.
  3. [S4203] Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Calhoun Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.