Jimmy Lee Moss, age 72 of Cowan, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas on April 14, 1950 to the late Robert Kenneth and Dorothy Imogene (Parks) Moss Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Franklin County High School where he was an All-State Honor Football player in 1966 and 1967. He received a scholarship to play football at the University of Tennessee but transferred to MTSU where he played football in the left tackle position. Jimmy earned his B.S. degree at MTSU and later his Masters from Tennessee State University. During his football coaching career, he coached at North Junior High, Huntland High School, Moore County High School (where he was named Coach of the Year), and Franklin County High School from where he retired. Having played football himself, he was truly passionate about the game and coaching. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf. His family will remember him for his strong, courageous, and determined personality. Jimmy was a member of Decherd Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moss Jr; brother-in-law, Darrell Hill. Jimmy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-three years, Lelia (Gillespie) Moss; children, Jeff (Faith) Moss, Jeremy (Jennifer) Moss, and James Moss; grandchildren, Benjamin Moss, Mitchell Moss, Nathan Moss, and Emily Moss; sisters, Pattie (Gary) Golden and Carolyn Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Glenn Thomas, Bishop Don Parker, and Jeremy Moss officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
