Mr. William Ray Moss Jr

November 3, 1957 - December 21, 2019

William Ray Moss Jr, 62, better known as “Captain Bill” or “Junior” of Trumann, Arkansas, made his heavenly ascent on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro. Our hearts are breaking today as we realize the depth of our loss. Junior was bigger than life, smart, bold, opinionated, controversial, outgoing, wild and full of laughter. He packed more adventure into his 62 years than most accomplish in a lifetime. All that knew him were completely drawn to his boisterous spirit. Junior never met a stranger and never forgot a face. His huge heart and incredibly kind demeanor will be sorely missed by many. Born and raised in Trumann, Junior graduated with the Class of 1976. In 1978 he started his career on the River Boat. Junior started as a deck hand, working his way up and becoming a licensed riverboat Captain, piloting many towing vessels on the Tennessee River, Illinois River, Ohio River, Mississippi River and many others. He knew the rivers from Elkhart, Indiana to the Texas Sounds like the back of his hand. Although self-employed, Kirby was his largest contract and kept his schedule booked. Junior took pride in his career but truly relished his family and many friends. In 1990 he married the love of his life and best friend Patricia Diane Dobbins. The two shared over 29 years of marriage together. Passionate, loving, proud, and forthright, Junior was a good husband and father that cherished and adored his family. When he was not on the river boat, he was up at 5 am cooking breakfast, singing and planning out the day. Junior was one of a kind – a big-hearted man who loved riding his Harley and relaxing on the water at Lake Norfork. He was known to be very adventurous and confident whether on the pontoon or the golf course. He had the only golf cart equipped with a boombox. Junior was a member of the Church of Christ in Trumann. He was preceded in death by his parents William Ray Sr and Pauline (Blansett) Moss, his daughter Wendy Conway Proffitt and father-in-law and fishing buddy Leroy Dobbins. Junior leaves behind his wife Patricia Moss of Trumann, AR; their two beloved Shih Tzu’s Sissy & Liz; God daughter Ashley (Phil) Barker Sugg of Southaven, MS; mother-in-law Lucille Dobbins of Trumann, AR; two brothers-in-law Robert (Doris) Dobbins and Ricky (Kay) Dobbins both of Trumann, AR; along with a host of nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, his River Family to include the Economy Boat Store & friends. Junior’s final request has been honored by his family having a private Memorial. Expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to his family. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the Moss family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Tri-CityLLC.com .