Weldon Lee Moss

Weldon Lee Moss "Major Midnight" August 5, 1943-December 26, 2025 Lee went to be with his Lord and Savior December 26, 2025. He was born in Talking Rock, Georgia August 5, 1943, to Weldon and Veo Moss. The family then moved to Marietta, Georgia. Lee attended Pine Forest School and Marietta High School. In the 5" grade Lee was selected to be a member of the School Patrol. The Patrol took a train trip to Washington, D.C. accompanied by Captain Lamb of the Marietta Police Department. It is believed that is when he decided he wanted to be a policeman. After graduating from Marietta High School, he joined the United States Navy where he served 3 years active duty, followed by 3 years reserve duty. Following his service in the Navy, he joined the Smyrna Police Department on December 7, 1964, where he served for 14 months. On February 1, 1963, Lee joined the Cobb County Police Department. During his tenure with the Department he rose quickly through the ranks. When he retired in 1999, he held the position of Commander. He will always be remembered by his peers as "Major Midnight". At the conclusion of each of his shifts, Lee would always continue to patrol the streets, checking on his officers, thus earning him the nickname Major Midnight. He loved his job and helping the citizens of Cobb County. During his thirty-three and a half years with the department he also worked as part-time Security Officer at Wellstar Cobb Hospital for thirty-one years from which he later retired. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Dianne Moss, Daughter, Judy Hunton (Don), granddaughter Tempie Stoddard (Philip), grandson Chad Hunton (Jennifer), brothers Michael (Rochelle), Larry (Allison), sisters Betty (Ken), and Wylene Martek. Four great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousin, all of whom he loved very much. He is preceded in death by his parents Weldon and Veo Moss, Parents in Law, Jesse and Reverend Bonnie Sue Cooper, sister Brenda Cannon (Phillip), and brother-in-law Larry Cooper. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to Cobb County Police Chaplains Association, Care of Wayne Collett 2380 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30152, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Goel who oversaw Lee's care for so many years, as well as the entire staff of Wellstar Tranquility Kennesaw Mountain

Weldon Lee Moss

August 5, 1943 - December 26, 2025