Dwain Irvin Moss

Mr. Dwain Irvin Moss, Sr. passed into eternity on Monday, June 12, 2023, at his

residence. He was born on April 10, 1949, to the late Guy Irvin Moss and Sara Mann

Moss. He lived his entire life in Lincolnton surrounded by family and friends, immersed

in the history of the town and county he loved.

Dwain graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1967. He then went on to earn his

Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from Georgia College. While attending

Georgia College, he was the first male President of the College Government

Association. In August of 1989, Dwain completed his Specialist of Education degree at

the University of Georgia.

Dwain accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in April 1959, and remained a

faithful member of Lincolnton Baptist Church until his death, serving as Trustee,

Deacon, Sunday School Director, and a member of many committees.

Dwain served his hometown of Lincolnton for 12 years as a City Councilman. He was

an active member of the Little River Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Dwain was very passionate about the history of Lincoln County. One of his greatest

accomplishments of historical significance was the purchase and preservation of the

Moss Ice House which was built in 1932 by his grandfather, Guy  Moss. He enjoyed sharing his

vast knowledge and remarkable recollection of times past with others, even publishing

several articles in The Lincoln Journal. Everyone who knew him also knew how much

he loved being outside and working in his yard in which he took immense pride.

Dwain is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Patricia Krumenauer Moss, his daughter

Sara Beth Moss, and son Dwain Irvin Moss, Jr. Additional survivors include his three

sisters Irvine Justice, Judy Ely, and Christie Berry and her husband Rev. Donald Berry;

and one sister-in-law Janice Aaron and her husband Harold Aaron; and many beloved

nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023, from Lincolnton

Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Berry and Rev. Tripp Goodwin officiating. A private

interment will follow in the Lincolnton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at

Beggs Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lincolnton Baptist

Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 357, Lincolnton, GA. 30817.