Lewis Berten Moss, Jr.'s Obituary
Lewis Berten Moss Jr., also known as (Baby Lewis & Uncle Bobby) was born August 27, 1944 to the union of Lewis Sr. and Ella (Joplin) Moss in Villa Ridge, Illinois. He accepted Christ at a early age under the late Elder B T Rimson.
In 1953, Lewis relocated to Jackson, Michigan. Lewis first job was at Frys and Bucks’. In 1975, Lewis started a new career path at Modern Machine, where he devoted over thirty-three years and later retired in 2008.
Lewis was a member of the American Legion Sauk Trail Post where he helped with the back to school giveaway supplies for those in need, and various other activities hosted for the Jackson Community. In his leisure time he enjoyed being in his garden, tidying up his car and house which if you knew him, he was a perfectionist when it came to it. He loved to cook and host family functions with his signature baked beans that were always on the menu and were a hit every time. His delicious peanut butter cookies were another favorite which he would make upon special request.
You could also catch Lewis cruising the streets with his one black glove gripping the steering wheel and his seat slightly tilted back in his seat because he just knew he was hip. You always knew he was coming because he drove slowly down the street waving and honking his horn at everyone he knew and he knew just about everybody. He would pull up jamming to the latest tunes nodding his head with a big grin.
Lewis made his transition January 28, 2024, at the age of 79 surrounded by family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Ella (Joplin) Moss, Step Mother Ida Moss; one sister, Ernestine Jenkins;brother-in-law, Richards Holmes Jr.; grandson, Treyshawn Dixon; and Great-Grandson, Lenox Jeffries.
Lewis leaves to Cherish his memory four children, Sherrie (Bruce) Campbell, Laneice ( Rafael) Moss, LaShawn (Adia) Hicks and Lewis Moss III. all of Jackson, Michigan
Siblings Wanda Holmes, Oletha (Alex) Curling Sr., Melvin (Ella) Moss, Willis Moss Sr., all of Jackson, Michigan, Luella (Pastor Elmer) Hess Sr., of Battle Creek, Michigan and Waldon (Janet) Moss of St. Louis, Missouri. Twelve grandchildren Michelle, Brittany, Tesha, Tianna, Marquan, Kishawna, Nate, Alexis, Davontae, Lewis IIII, Rafael and Amir. Thirteen great grandchildren, a special niece Gail Stewart and a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives. Good friends Stan, Bobby, Leon and many more.
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