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Submitted: 8/25/20 • Approved: 8/27/20 • Last Updated: 8/30/20 • R1335983-G0-S3
SERGEANT US Air Force
World War II
November 16, 1924 - December 29, 2017
Howard Edward Moser son of Ed Moser and Vida Moser. Lois Marie (Barksdale) Moser daughter of Emmett Barksdale and Lillian Mae (Williams) Barksdale.
Marriage: 28 Aug 1948 Guion, Izard County, Arkansas
Please see civilian monument for further information.
**obituary
Howard Edward Moser
November 16, 1924 - December 29, 2017
Howard was born in Calico Rock, Ar. on November 16, 1924 to Ed and Vida Moser. They lived in Guion, Arkansas and resided there throughout their lives. Howard's mother died prior to his arrival home from the U.S. Army in November of 1945 where he was Honorably Discharged and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and served until November of 1948.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois and two brothers J.W. Moser and Delmus Moser. One sister, Barbara Jean Moser Williamson who still resides in Guion.
He was united in Marriage to Lois Marie Barksdale on August 1948 and they were married for 63 years.
They are survived by four children, Sherry Louise Williams, Danny Howard Moser, Kenny Dale Moser & Jerry Glenn Moser. There are 9 grandchildren: Dana Johnson Monroe, Ashley Moser Dellinger, Kenya Johnson Wyatt, Kasey Moser Sharp, Emily Moser, Jordan Hutchins, Cody Moser, Chase Moser, and Sarah Jo Moser Soward. Great-Grandchildren: Tyce Moser, Morgan Moser, Ryan Monroe, Sophie Wyatt, Hilton Wyatt, Matti Dellinger, Maddux Lawrence , Dani Drew Sharp, Emmit Moser, Riley Whiteaker, Cole Whiteaker, Jay Hutchins, Jaxon Hutchins Lilly Tullos, Judah Tullos, Iris Soward and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Howard was employed with the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a dragline operator for most of his life prior to retirement. He traveled away from home for almost 35-40 years. He would arrive home every Friday evening and have to leave again after lunch on Sunday. So, he was a part-time Dad and husband and all of the family contributed the long marriage to this fact. As children, all of us would wait patiently for him to get home on Friday because we knew he would have treats for us!!! We knew it would be Juicy Fruit, Spearmint or Double mint gum, malted milk balls and LifeSavers. And, for Danny and Kenny, it would be a race to see who could beat to his truck where he always left his loose money under the floor mat! Necks were almost broken to be the first there!!! This became a tradition and went on for years. He was a life-long member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Guion and was presented a plaque from the Church last year as the oldest living member. He never missed being in Church on Sunday unless he was out of town on the job or in the hospital. He was ever so faithful in his attendance. He and Lois, raised four children in this Church , and, they didn't miss many Sundays, either!! The Preacher was at the family dinner table after services many of those Sundays.
After his railroad retirement, Howard began picking up scrap metals, old batteries, and just plain old "junk" as we called it. After a few years at this, he acquired the nickname, "JUNKY JOE" and there after was only known by this. Many had no idea his real name was Howard! People came from all around to buy "junk" and Dad found his true calling as a junk man. Much of the stuff from his huge pile in the back yard can be found in his daughter's, sister's, and granddaughter's homes and yards. He bought cheap and sold high! LOL He spent hours sitting outside under his umbrella cleaning or burning the casings off cords or old motors to obtain the copper. Dad made a good living off scrap copper, brass, and batteries back in the day. All Lois ever wanted was a high fence so no one could see what a disaster the back yard was!!
If he could be described in one word . . . it would have to be "Happy" says his daughter, Sherry. He was in "Hog Heaven" every Sunday! There was always a big spread on the dining table and anywhere from 12-20 people for lunch! He loved food and people; mostly food. Until his last days, he always ate 100% of his meals at the nursing home! CAN YOU IMAGINE?? This tells you that "he was not picky" about what he ate!
If asked, I think my Dad would say "HE HAD A GOOD, LONG LIFE" and would not change much about it. He is one of the toughest men I know and I thank God for those genes he leaves behind.
Visitation and funeral service will be Tuesday, January 2 at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Reeves Cemetery.
Obituary provided courtesy of Eddie's Family Funeral Home Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas published Dec 2017. © Copyright 2012 - 20 Eddie's Family Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Contributed on 8/25/20 by sandhollow
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