Mose Corris Herndon

Mose Corris Herndon
69 of Lakeland passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Friday, February 9, after a brief illness. Mose was born in Valdosta on May 30, 1948 to the late Margaret (Lee) and Corris Harlow Herndon Jr. in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Corliss Herndon Walker, his maternal grandparents Avie (Conine) and Chester Lee, all of Lakeland and his paternal grandparents, Janie and Corris Harlow Herndon, Sr. of Dupont.
Mose lived his entire life in Lakeland where his roots were firmly planted among the pioneer families in Lanier County. One of his greatest interest was researching, studying and sharing the genealogy of the Lee and Conine families. He looked forward to attending family reunions and gatherings where he could share this information. A kind and gentle man, many have said that Mose reminded them of his maternal grandfather, Chester Lee, not only in his personality but also in stature and even in the way he walked.
One of the great joys in Mose's life was his participation in the Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434. Mose served in the lodge for many years and in many capacities including Past Worshipful Master and Secretary.
Mose graduated from Lanier County High School in 1967 and later attended Valdosta Technical Institute, now Wiregrass Technical College, where he obtained his machinist degree and worked for Levi Strauss Company.
He learned the income tax business at his mother's elbow when he worked for her and accompanied her to many training seminars with H&R Block. Mose has continued throughout his life to serve many people in Lanier County at Herndon Accounting.
Mose loved spending time with grandchildren and family. He is survived by three sons Corris Harlow Herndon III, Manuel Lee Herndon and Thomas Chester Herndon, all of Lakeland; a brother and sister-n-law, Joe and Carol Herndon of Valdosta, six grandchildren, Harlow, Austin, Manuel, Autumn, Winter, Sammy; 4 great grandchildren; an Aunt Cynthia Rice of Naylor and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Mose was raised in the Methodist faith. Funeral services will be held on 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. A private burial will follow at Unity Methodist Church Cemetery. The famiy will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday evening, February 13, 2018 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be given to the Masonic Children and Youth Home of Georgia1417 Notting Ham Drive, Macon, GA 31211. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Herndon family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland are serving the family.