Masonic Graveside services for Mr. Jimmy Lee Moncus, age 78 of Cragford, will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Brand and Bro. Kenneth Fuller officiating.
Mr. Moncus passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. A lifelong resident of Clay County, he graduated from Mellow Valley High School, attended Southern Union State Community College and also Jacksonville State University. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army with the 609th Trans. Co, received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 1960, 2 O/S Bars, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal. Jimmy was a hard worker who was known to do whatever it took to provide for his family. He worked for many years as plant manager for Wellborn Cabinet Company. He was a faithful member of Corinth Baptist Church, the Lineville Masonic lodge 219 F&AM. He truly loved his family, friends and church family.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara S. Moncus of Cragford; two daughters: Connie Moncus Saxon of Cragford and Lyn Moncus Perry (Chad) of Roanoke; two sons: Sam Belcher (Andie) and Mikie Belcher (Aleisha) both of Cragford; his sister, Janice Moncus McVay (Dwight) of Cragford; 10 grandchildren; several special nieces, nephews and a large extended family and church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Hoyt and Clara Elizabeth McLain Moncus; three sisters: Ila Caldwell, Emma Jean Bassett and Faye Moncus Farris; and one brother, William Fred Moncus.
Pallbearers will be: Steven Ferguson, T.C. Colley, Yank Hendon, Ray Hodnett, Johnny Thompson and Edward Hendon.
**Due to concerns of the Covid 19 Pandemic attendees should be limited to family and closest friends. Face coverings should be worn by all those in attendance.
Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville in charge of the arrangements
