Jerry RayMoser

Jerry Ray Moser, 76, retired Plano Police Officer, of Kingston, died Friday, April 9, 2010, in Hunt County.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, April 12, 2010, at First Baptist Church in Celeste, under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, with Dr. James Ralson and Rev. Jim Sherwin officiating.  Burial will be in Celeste Cemetery with full honors provided by the Plano Police Department.  Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Moser was born in Hunt County, Texas, June 20, 1933.  He was the son of I. B. Moser and Edna Shields Moser.  He was married to Eileen Moser.  He was a 1950 graduate of Celeste High School.  He served in the U. S. Army from November, 1953 to November, 1955.  His career in law enforcement began in Greenville in 1965.  He was with the Plano Police Department from 1968 – 1992, when he retired.  After retirement, he returned to live almost 18 years on a farm belonging to his family since the early 1900’s. 

He was a member of the Celeste Lions Club.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Celeste and as a senior adult; he helped begin the monthly luncheon meeting for the retired adults in the community.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen Moser of Kingston; sons Keith Moser and wife Karen of Merit and Kyle Moser of Dallas; step-sons Rick Harrison and wife Vicki of Kingswood and Mark Harrison and wife Janet of Dalhart; grandchildren, Drew Harrison and wife Laura, Greg Harrison and wife Patsy, Aaron, Steve and Andrea Moser, Haley Hampton, Lucas, Nate and Jenna Harrison; brother Coburn Moser and wife, Mary; nephews Ralph Moser and wife Jeanette and Gene Martin and wife Suzanne; nieces Cheryl Moser, Kathy Moser and Karen Moser-Stokes and husband Jack.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and four brothers. 

Pallbearers will be J. D. James, Doug Armstrong, Jay Seely, David Sanderson, Ralph Moser and Gene Martin.  Honorary pallbearers will be Vanoy McFadden, Joe Sisk, Stewart Ward and Clifford Clark.