ST Michael's Parish Church was filled to capacity on Monday to give thanks for a man whose contribution to Bromsgrove life was as great as his determination to help millions worldwide.

John Moss, better known as Jack, died in Coventry's Walgrove Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

There was a private service for Jack's family at Redditch Crematorium on Monday morning following his death last Tuesday, September 4.

He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to the development of cattle breeding, the Rotary Club and church life in Stoke Prior.

Born in Newport, Shropshire, in 1915, Jack was educated at Adams Grammar School where he excelled in the sciences.

In 1935 he was awarded double scholarships to enable him to study veterinary science, firstly at Edinburgh University then at Liverpool.

After briefly working for a general practice, Jack joined Mid-Worcestershire Artificial Insemination Centre, at Avoncroft.

He pioneered techniques in semen collection, freezing and distribution.

Jack launched the charity Operation Milk Flow (OMF) when he was president of the Bromsgrove Rotary Club in 1963/64.

OMF enabled worldwide Rotary Clubs to send bull semen to India to enhance breeding stock and improve milk yield.

He was a founder member of Avoncroft Cricket Club, Commandant of the Bromsgrove Observer Corps and a member of the Bromsgrove Society.

He leaves his wife of 63 years, Betty, three sons, three daughters, 16 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.