Extracted from the Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Tuesday, August 14, 1917

Moses Lee Dead

In an early morning hour on August the 9th, the spirit of Moses Lee took its flight to the God who gave it. He died in his forty-fourth year, was the eldest son of the late Monroe Lee and was born and reared in Peacock's Cross Roads section in Johnston County. In 1895 he was married to Miss Bettie Johnson, daughter of Mr. H. M. Johnson, and since that time has lived on his farm four miles from Dunn.

He was an excellent farmer and a good neighbor, always ready to give a helping hand in everything that was for good.

This death was unusally and, as his beloved wife died only six weeks previous to his death. They leave nine children, three daughters and six sons, and several brothers and sisters to mourn them.

He was a faithful member and a deacon of the Primitive Baptist church. All that loving children, a faithful nurse and physician could do for him could not stay the hand of death.

As the news was spread over his neighborhood and surrounding community, many hearts were made sad, every one seemed to love him and have some good word to say of him. He was of good morals from his youth up, conscientious, sincere, honest and truthful, loving the truth and living it in a way to impress it on his children.

What a priceless heritage has he bequeathed to them, in the memory of such a clean, straightforward life. His devotion to his church, his love for his family and his home will ever be a precious thought to those who loved him.

The church has lost one of its most faithful members, and his children a good father, the community a good and useful citizen.

The funeral was conducted at the home by his pastor, and his body laid to rest by the side of his devoted wife, in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends.