Osmer Lee Moss, 90, formerly of Hondo, died Thursday, September 7, at Buckuer Villa Siesta Home in Austin. Born on June 24, 1916, in Hearne, Texas, he was the son of Samuel Osmer Moss and Henrietta Edna Johnson. He graduated from Hearne High School. On November 4, 1941, he married Thelma Ila Johnson. Upon entering the service during World War II, he spent 3 & 1/2 years island-hopping in the Pacific with the First Cavalry Division, He was a decorated soldier being awarded a Bronze Star, the Silver Star, a Purple Heart and several campaign ribbons. Upon his discharge as a Warrant Officer he returned to Hondo in December 1945 and was instrumental in having a National Guard armory established there. He had a varied career working at the Hondo Locker Plant; operating a Sinclair service station; training pilots for Holloway Training School; working for the Soil Conservation Service; city secretary of Hondo; and city manager for Seguin, West Columbia and Del Rio. He also worked in city government in Columbus, Angleton, and Beeville. He finished his working career as a meat inspector for the State of Texas. Lee was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting. He was a dedicated and endowed member of the Hondo Masonic Lodge #756 for 60 years, having attained the 32nd degree. He was a past-master of the Lodge and its secretary for many years. He leaves his loving wife Thelma; a son, James Lee Moss of Fort Worth; son-in-law, Ralph J. Marcelli of Mashpee, MA; a brother, Roger H. Moss of Decatur, Alabama; a sister, Ethel Faye Goodwin of Bryan; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Ellen Marcelli; two brothers, Samuel D. Moss and James P. Moss; and three sisters, Nannie L. McGregor, Henrietta F. Garrett, and Ruby F. Lloyd. Viewing hours will be at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home in Hondo from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and services led by Chaplain Ed Gates will be at the First Baptist Church of Hondo on Tuesday at 1:OOp.m. followed by graveside services led by the Hondo Mason at Oakwood Cemetery. The family suggests that instead of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, 3429 Executive Center Drive, #100, Austin, TX 78731.