Victor "Vic" Burren Moss
May 1, 1949 ~ September 17, 2021
Born in:
Rabun Co, GA
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Victor “Vic” Burren Moss went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17th, 2021.
He was born in Clayton, Ga. On May 1st, 1949, but lived most of his life in Candler, N.C.
Vic was preceded in death by his father, Gus Burren Moss, and his mother, Ada Bentley Moss.
Surviving are his four children who cherished him so much: sons, Barry Moss, and Andy Moss (Amanda), and daughters, Tracey Reyes (Gomer), and Audrey Moss. Their daddy was their hero and they were so proud to be his children. He also leaves behind his ex-wife and good friend, Rosemary LeQuire, and her mother, Helen Boone, who he thought of as a second mother.
He was “papaw” to 9 grandchildren: Alex, Eric (Jessica), Adam, Ezekiel, Sammy, Maddie, Kate, Charlie and Gabriel Moss. Vic was very close with his siblings and they include: Talatha Moss, Velma Crowe, Randy Moss, Sherman Moss, and Diana Warren. Brother in law, Bud Crowe, whom he thought of as a brother and sister in law, Jackie Moss, whom he adored. He leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who all had a special place in his heart.
Vic was a Sergeant for the Henderson County Sheriff’s department for many years. He was shot in the line of duty on Thanksgiving Day 1986, during the county’s largest manhunt in history. He went on to work for the Buncombe County Sheriffs department and retired in 2003 as a Lieutenant.
Vic had a comical personality and a great sense of humor. He also loved to hunt with his sons, grandsons and his buddies. He enjoyed fishing with his grandsons and nephews.
On most weekdays, you’d likely find Vic on job-sites with Barry, Andy and Alex. Then it was off to lunch of course!
Vic read his bible daily and he enjoyed listening to his friends, The Primitives, play and sing. He loved teachings by Les Feldick and Pastor Ralph Sexton Jr. He visited Trinity Baptist Church as much as he could and had recently been going to Harmony Grove Baptist Church.
Victor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 27 at Trinity Baptist Church and the serviced will streamed live by the church at www.tbc.live. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will be private.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: September 27, 2021 12:00 pm
Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187
Visitation: September 27, 2021 11:00 am - April 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We are very sorry to learn of the death of Victor, and know that each of you will miss him in your own way. Prayers that memories of pleasant times will bring you comfort.
Randy was a great guy he will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family
Randy, Sorry to learn of Vic’s passing.
Thoughts and Prayers 🙏🙏🙏
for all the family.
It is such a shock to hear Vic has passed away. He was an incredible man, and a dedicated law enforcement officer. I learned so much from him in the early years of my career and I will always appreciate his mentorship. Mitzi and I are praying for all of you during this difficult time. Take care and God Bless.
You were a lot of fun being around and I have missed it. Thank you for the great memories. Prayers of comfort for all your family and friends.
Vance and Beck
Godspeed my friend…
We are so sorry for your loss. We worked with Victor many years and we respected him very much. He was good at his job and helped his Fellow Officers anytime with anything. Our thoughts and our prayers are with y’all. Sandy and Bill
One of the last times I saw him I said “what are you doing Vic” he said “oh just passing through this life, waiting for a better one that’s to come “
Charles Spurgeon said “O what a freedom is thine! Freedom from condemnation,freedom to the promises, freedom to the throne of grace, and at last freedom to enter heaven!
Enjoy that freedom my uncle, my brother in Christ, my friend.
Randy, so sorry to hear about Vic’s passing. I always enjoyed my time around Vic. Prayers for God’s Grace for you and your family.
It was an honor getting to know Vic, he was a Godly man. Prayers to all of the family, he will be greatly missed.
Vic was always so sweet to me….. from the very first time I met him , until the last time I ever saw him, he was always so sweet and always had a hug. He always picked at my boys and they always loved it and loved him! I am so very sorry to each of his children, his brothers and sisters and the entire family. Thinkin B of all of you an do praying for y’all! Love each of you!!❤️
Randy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Vic. I have alot of memories of the times at BCSO with him. May God Bless all of you at this time.
RANDY I THOUGHT AN PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AN FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
Victor your not hear in body but you will always be here in spirit. I appreciate the times we had growing up and to know you as a friend and confident. God bless your family.
To Randy and family,
Mellody and I were saddened to hear about Vic’s passing. We want you to know that you and all the family will be in our prayers. Vic will be remembered for being a good officer and a good person. We have some great memories both on and off duty. We love you guys.
Victor, Randy, Family and Friends:
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make his face to shine you
and be gracious unto you
The Lord lift up his continence upon you
and give you peace
Victor, Randy, Family and Friends:
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make his face to shine on you
and be gracious unto you
The Lord lift his continence upon you
and grant you peace
A precious soul. Godspeed.
So sorry for your lost of a love one. You all have always been in my thoughts and prayers. It’s been way to long since we sat by a campfires. Now that light has just a more dimmer.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Moss family members.