Bishop Carl Lee Moss was born on December 14, 1930, in Jasper, Texas to the late Bishop James and Lillie Mae Hadnot Moss.
He was born the youngest of 11 children.

He attended J. H. Rowe School. During the high school years, he was an avid football player. After graduating, he served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He assisted at a family member's grocery store and logging business for many years. He was a dedicated employee at First National Bank from 1960 until his retirement.

Bishop Carl Moss was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at an early age under the leadership of his father at Moss Temple Christ Holy Sanctified Church. He became an ordained minister in early 1950's.

Bishop Moss was united in marriage to Frankie Cooper in 1954. To this union four children were born. He later met and married Mable Scott. As by Christ example Bishop Moss without failure was concerned for the well-being of his family and friends. (Prov. 17:6)

He was appointed Bishop of The Christ Holy Sanctified Church, Independent in 1969 after the passing of his father. This organization consisted of churches in Texas and Louisiana. Bishop Moss was appointed Pastor of Moss Temple Christ Holy Sanctified Church in Jasper. During his ministry, several churches were established, he served as pastor of (numerous churches including) Kirbyville Christ Holy Sanctified Church, Kirbyville, Texas, Huntington Christ Holy Sanctified Church, Huntington Texas, Warren Temple Christ Holy Sanctified Church in Lufkin, Texas, House of Prayer in Lufkin, Texas and Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministry until God called him home. His qualities were based on Psalms: 119:105

Bishop Moss was loved by this congregation for his wisdom, biblical knowledge, his broad heart and genuine love for adults and youth. He extended his heart and open arms to hug, love and embrace anyone in need. Many lives were touched, enriched and even impacted when in his presence (Ephesians 2:10). He found great joy in fishing, hunting, counseling young people, eating good food, spending quality time with his grandchildren and making visits to Houston, Texas. His favorite scripture was Psalms 90 and favorite song "When my work on earth is done."

Bishop Moss answered his call to go home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2021, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his children Criss Van Moss, Debra Moss Fowler and siblings Ophelia, Leona, Paul, Laura, Emily, Rosie, Mary, Lillian, and Charles.

He leaves to cherish loving memories to his wife, Mable Cauley Moss, of Kirbyville, Texas, three daughters Joyce Smith Mallot of Jasper, Texas; Teresa Moss Patrick and Faye Moss Twine of Houston, Texas; one stepdaughter Gloria Collins (Herbert) of Houston, Texas and one stepson Bruce Scott of Kirbyville, Texas. He was affectionally called "Papa" by his grandchildren, leaving a legacy of nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, one sister, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Moye of Jasper, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.