Ernest Eugene "Geneo" Moses

Ernest Eugene “Geneo” Moses, 61, of Morganton, NC died Wednesday, January 13, 2016.  Born in Burke County, NC on January 16, 1954, he was the son of Virginia Whisenant Moses of Morganton and the late Earnest Monroe Moses.  Geneo worked for 30 years at Dana Corporation and Sypris Technologies.  Geneo was an avid fisherman and hunter; he loved the outdoors.  He was also a fan of NASCAR and wrestling.

Mr. Moses is survived by his daughter, Leslie Ann Moses Benton and her husband, Brian, of Morganton; grandchildren, Sebashton and Chanze Benton of Morganton; his fiancé, Audrey Ford of Morganton; a sister, Linda Eaker and her fiancé, Ralph Anderson, of Jacksonville, FL; a nephew, Jason Randall Eaker of Helena, MT; his best-friend and hunting buddy, Kenneth Loven of Morganton; and his canine companion, Gracie.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 (Geneo’s birthday) at Zion Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at the church with the Rev. Keith Rose and the Rev. Stephen Collins officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  At other times the family will be at the home of his mother.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church, 3396 Pea Ridge Road, Morganton, NC 28655 for the youth committee.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.