Harold Abbiati Moss

harold moss

February 28, 1937 ~ March 24, 2022

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Harold Abbiati Moss, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

A Buncombe Co. native, Harold was a son of the late Reginald and Frances Abbiati Moss. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mildred Vaillancourt, R.G. Moss, Jr., Dot Curry, and Allen Moss.

Mr. Moss proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He later worked for many years in tool sales. He attended Emma United Methodist Church. His passions in life were fishing and working outdoors in the yard and garden.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Howell Moss; daughter, Patricia Moss-Shackelton, and son-in-law, Steve Shackelton.

His family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday followed by the funeral service. Those in attendance will be given the opportunity to share a thought or memory of Mr. Moss during the service. Masks will be mandatory. Interment with military honors will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emma United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6921, Asheville, NC 28816.

Services

Visitation: March 27, 2022 2:00 pm - March 4, 2026 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: March 27, 2022 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: March 27, 2022 4:00 pm

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-9831

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  1. Prayers for the family and may our Lord surround you with His peace and comfort your heart. Pastor Mary Cash

  2. My friends! Prayers for you in this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you strength that surpasses understanding! Love you!

  3. Harold gave me my first set of screw drivers. I still have them! Peace and love to Joan and Patricia.

  4. Sorry for your loss, sending love and prayers. Charlie sure is going to miss him coming to the shop for visits. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

  5. Patricia you and your mom are in my prayers. What a loving father and husband your dad was. He never said a lot to me but the love he had for you and your mom was palpable! ❤️🙏

  6. Patricia,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Please reach out if you need anything.
    Wylie, Claire and Winnie

  7. Patricia and Steve, we are so sorry for your loss. We are sending love and support to you and your family. Love, Claire, Wylie and Winnie

  8. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light. Holding you in our thoughts and hearts. Rachel, Khai and Noah

  9. Patricia and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He would always give me a hug at Emma United Methodist church. He was my family also. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I love you.
    Ed and Mary

  10. Patricia, we’re very sorry about your father’s passing. Our hearts go out to you, your mother and Steve during this most difficult time.
    With love,
    Hilawe, Jessica, Helina & Leah

  11. Much love to all of you, and I celebrate that your daddy is home in heaven. I know you will miss him.

  12. Dear Patricia and Steve,
    We’re so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Patricia. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Bernie and Doug

  13. Joan, Patricia,
    We are so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. He was a very good gentleman.

    Charlie & Marilyn Edwards


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