William Henry Moses

WILLIAM HENRY MOSES was born in Latta, South Carolina on October 26, 1946 to the late Sallie Mae Moses and W.C. Leggitt. He was educated in the South Carolina school system and completed his education after moving to Baltimore to be raised by his grandparents (Henry and Patty Brown) and his beloved great-grandmother (Martha "Hun" Harris). In 1966, William was called to serve his country in the Vietnam War and he did serve proudly in the United States Army, during the most tumultuous years 1966-1967. Many years later he would quote the exact time he spent in Vietnam as ten months, twenty-eight days, down to the last hours, minutes and seconds. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces in 1977 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army Reserves until his retirement in September 1995. Among many of Bill's hobbies over the years, at one time he was an avid bowler. He adored fishing and became an expert chess player. He read the bible faithfully, often quoting scriptures to the young men in the neighborhood. But his greatest love of all was cooking. He was known as "THE RIB MAN" on his job. Everyone enjoyed his juicy, tender ribs and macaroni and cheese Bill, known by many names, "Bo", "Booster", "Tom", "Mo", and by his own moniker "MOOOSES...", was a dedicated State of Maryland Officer for twenty-five years based at the University of Maryland Medical System until his retirement in 1997 due to injury. On September 2, 2005 Bill, suffered an acute cerebral hemorrhage and passed quietly on September 4, 2005. Also preceding him in death was his only sister, Annie Moses and his devoted step-father, James Benniefield. Bill will be missed by many, including me his friend, lover, confidant, and devoted wife of seventeen years (whom he affectionately called "Yo" or Lin); his daughters, Yvonne Barnes of Columbia, South Carolina, Yvette Moses of Trenton, New Jersey and his "baby-girl" Angela Moses of Charlotte, North Carolina; his five grandchildren, Jacquana, Jeremy, Lamar, Brandon and Kendall; a loving brother/friend, Russell Shipman; dedicated nieces, Wanda Moses and Victoria Dicks; nephew, James Tisdale; two great-nieces and a great-nephew, Tamekia Moses, Nicole Patterson and Brandon Tisdale; and numerous other relatives, friends, neighbors, and former co-workers from the University of Maryland and the United States military. Bill's transition into retirement over the past seven years had its ups and downs. Most recently, Bill complained of being tired and drained and he just wanted to rest... Well, my love, you are now at peace. Enjoy your ride to sunrise. I am eternally grateful for our life together. Lovingly, Lin and The Family

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William Henry Moses

October 26, 1946 - September 4, 2005