Obit of Mosley, Fred L. - Murray County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Dennis Muncrief 15 Apr 2007 Return to Murray County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/murray/murray.htm ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Oaklawn Cemetery--Sulphur OK Surnames: Mosley Originally posted at: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.murray/1940/mb.ashx March 14, 1922 - February 1,2007 Mass was celebrated for Fred. L. Mosley on February 6, 2007 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He passed away at his home in Roff on February 1, 2007. Officiating was Father Rusty Hewes. Born March 14, 1922 to James G. and Cinda Mosley in Flat Lick, Kentucky, Fred was the youngest of their three sons. Three brothers and a sister would join the family after Cinda's death and the re- marriage of James to his second wife Mildred who was a loving stepmother. Fred was a decorated soldier who served in the United States Army 37th Infantry Division. He spent more than two years in the Northern Solomon Islands as an antitank gunner. Among his medals - the Bronze Star. In 1951 Fred met a beautiful young woman. He was captivated by the scent of Tabu perfume and her glistening auburn hair. He would nickname her "Red" and on June 27, 1952, Fred married his lovely sweetheart, Mary Ann and her two little girls, Cee Cee and Terri, in Angola, Indiana. The couple later had a son, Michael, making their family complete. In 1958, Fred moved his family from Burton Lake, Ohio to San Diego, California where he worked as an aerospace milling machinist until his retirement in 1984. He then moved with his wife to Roff, Oklahoma. Fred loved the outdoors and taught his children the value, beauty and joy of nature. Memories of weekend camping trips and family vacations are treasured by them to this day. Fred was a talented woodworker and for many years also enjoyed collecting coins. He was a tireless worker often creating work when there was really none to be done. When bad weather kept him indoors, Fred enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. Fred attended Mass regularly for many years and was a willing volunteer at St. Francis. His impish smile and friendly manner will be missed there each Sunday. Fred and Mary Ann were devoted to one another for more than 55 years; each always putting the wants and needs of the other ahead of their own. The depths of their love are truly unfathomable. Preceding Fred in death were his parents and step-mother, brothers Mark and Arvel, and sister Toni. He is survived by his adoring wife, Mary Ann and son Michael and his wife Carolyn all of Roff; daughters Cee Cee Mosley-Carini of Chula Vista, Ca and Terri Doyle of Mojave, Ca. His wife and children looked up to him always as their hero. He also leaves eight grandchildren; Johnny McBeth, Jesse and Shelly Mosley, Mariah Bokis, Erich Doescher, Joey Mosley, Candy and Robert Renteria and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Jim, Glenn and Gene Mosley and a very special nephew, Randy. Fred also leaves behind many special friends. Fred will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Fred was truly a man who was admired. Burial, with full military honors, was at Oak Lawn Cemetery following the Mass. Family and friends celebrate Fred's life and rejoice in his arrival in Heaven. Arrangements were by Krien Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Murray County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/murray/murray.htm