Ronald Lee Moss

Ronald Lee Moss, 87, of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. The family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the funeral home.  Memorials in Ron’s name can be left at the funeral home. (Please make checks payable to Mary Moss.)

Ron, the son of Carl and Roberta (Constable) Moss, was born January 9, 1938, in Cainsville, MO. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1956 and then attended Central College. Ron was united in marriage with Mary Helen Wokosin on May 3, 1958, at the First Baptist Church in Newton.  Ron worked in the parts department at Maples Chevrolet from 1968-2000. After his retirement, he was a bus driver for the Newton schools from 2000-2019. Ron drove many of the sports teams to their games, and as a result, kept a close eye on scores and accomplishments from all kids he transported. He was well-liked and remembered by the students he drove. Ron was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Red Rock Threshers. He enjoyed antique tractors and participated in tractor pulls and harvests with the Threshers. Ron shared a love of old cars with both of his sons. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and never missed their events. He always had a good story to tell. Pop-Tarts and ice cream were two staples of Ron’s diet. He believed “A day without ice cream is like a day without sunshine!”

Ron is survived by his wife, Mary Moss of Newton; his sons, Terry (Cathy) Moss of Newton and David (Connie) Moss of Newton; his grandchildren: Kyle, Tanner (Jerrica), Tyler, Kara, Mackenzie (Brandon), and Abi (Dillon; his 4 great-grandchildren: Payton, Briah, Brynnlee, and Benton; his brother, Joe Moss; his sisters-in-law, Donna (Bill) Booth and Vida Trotter; and his 2 favorite grand dogs.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Donna Moss; and brother-in-law, Bob Trotter.