Mr. Willie E. Mosby

MOSBY, Mr. Willie E. - Age 83, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his residence. Family hour 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 6917 M.L. King Ave. Pastor Robert Rushing officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at church 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Mosby will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday with family present to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. “There is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal…” Brother Willie E. Mosby, Sr. was born on February 25, 1933 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the parents of Mr. Fred Staten and Miss Ruth L. Brown. They moved to Memphis, Tennessee when Willie was a baby. He accepted Christ as his Savior at Progressive Baptist Church. Willie enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 where he fought in the Korean War. On December 5, 1953, he eloped with Wanda L. Fouse. They moved to Flint in 1954, and Willie began a career with General Motors. He spent 42 years at the Truck and Bus Plant. Together Willie and Wanda were blessed with 63 years of marriage, children, grands and great-grands. He was a kind and gentle soul, not many words spoken. When Willie would speak, we listened to his vital words of wisdom, encouragement and love. After retiring from General Motors he worked at the Beecher School System as a Custodian and Crossing Guard. Willie was a faithful member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an ordained Minister, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He loved his church and church family. Saturday morning, August 6, 2016 at 10:11AM, Willie finished his race and transitioned to be present with the Lord. Brother Willie E. Mosby, Sr. leaves to cherish his memories: beloved, devoted wife of 63 years, Wanda L. Mosby; 2 daughters, Dianna (Paul) Norman of Memphis, TN and Johsett (Frederick) Head of Flint; 3 sons, Willie Jr. (Ola) Mosby of Southfield, MI, Michael (Cheryl) Mosby of Chicago, IL and Brian (Mary) Mosby of Detroit, MI; a special nephew and son, Alonzo (Deborah) Simpkins of Grand Blanc, MI; sister, Vanessa Meade; 2 brothers, John Meade III and Samuel Meade, all of Los Angeles, CA; sister-in-law, Irene Fouse; brother-in-law, Willie “Billy” (Desiree) Fouse; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces nephews, cousins and friends. Brother Mosby was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Staten and Ruth L. Meade; sister, Freddie Staten; and brother, Herman Walker. The family would like to express special thanks ot Medilodge of Montrose, MI. “We believe and know we’ll see you again….We are missing you, you’re gone from this earthly life and we keep you in our hearts forever.”

Mr. Willie E. Mosby

February 25, 1933 - August 6, 2016