Mr. John Wallace Moses Jr.

MOSES, Mr. John Wallace Jr. - Age 68, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit, MI. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C., 5802 Fleming Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Eric Lewis Sr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Saturday. Mr. Moses will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday with family present 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. John Wallace Moses Jr. was born February 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Wallace And Ruby (Barnes) Moses Sr. John was the oldest of three children. His family moved from Chicago, IL to Flint, Michigan when he was 15 years of age. He graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, “Class of 1972.” John was also known as “Big John” to his lifelong friends, “Bud” to his family, and “Papa” to his grandchildren. He was warm-hearted and welcoming to all who came in contact with him. John never met a stranger, conversed with all people, and was willing and happy to help anyone in need. Papa enjoyed playing card & board games with his grandchildren and was one of their biggest supporters at their sporting events. He loved road-trips with his family and was our handyman or Mr Fix It. John loved home cooked food, and enjoyed watching movies such as Gunsmoke. Bud was a backyard Gardner or small-time farmer, taking tips from his friend, Deacon Donnie Langston. He was a hard worker, driving his big rig truck. Dump trucks and race cars were one of his life passions as well as Ushering in the visitors at the door of the church on Sundays. Mr. John Moses Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 44 years, Janetta Moses of Burton, MI ; 3 children, Kanikki (Damian) Ejiofor, of Westland, MI, Derric (Kim) Moses of Gross Pointe Woods, MI and LaTonya Moses of Mt Clemens MI; 9 grandchildren, Jada, Addison, Olivia, Norah, Simone, Desmond, Arya, Amare’, and Atreus; 2 sisters, Gloria Jean Moses-Colen of Burton, MI and Bertha Lee Moses of Flint; mother-in-law, Betty Jean Randle of Cruger, MS; brother-in-law, Kevin (Alicia) Davis of Byram, MS; sisters-in-law, Betty Jo (Al) Jackson of Burlington, NJ, Kandace Davis of Hampton, VA and Kelli Davis of Atlanta, GA; 2 nieces, Nichele Moses and Baby Sasha of Canton, MI; 2 nephews, DeMarcus Moses Sr. and DeMarcus Jr., both of Flint, MI; special uncle, Charles Barnes of St Charles, MO; special aunt, Clynell Moses of Lorman, MS; lifelong friends of the Trucking Yard including close friend , Bobby Osborn. Mr. Moses was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Lee Moses; father, John W. Moses Sr.; maternal grandparents, Charlie Barnes and Bertha Lee Barnes; paternal grandparents, Martha Curtis and Lawrence Moses Sr.; a host of many dear Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, relatives, and friends. The family wishes to express special thanks to the Fresenius Dialysis Center of Flint, special nurses, Natalie, Tammy, Lori, Julie, Beth and Tori; special friend, Shirley Davis; and Dr. Hashish, Dr. Nemeh and the entire ICU team of the Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI, Pastor Eric Lewis Sr. and the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ family, Mr. Lawrence E. Moon and the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home. Services will livestream at: https://youtu.be/0Knde5w6f5E

Mr. John Wallace Moses Jr.

February 20, 1954 - March 17, 2022