John R. Mosley

John R. Mosley, age 82 of Delaware passed away Sunday,

August 12, 2012 at Grady Memorial Hospital.

He was born in West Virginia on October 26, 1929 to the

late Roache and Easter (Thacker) Mosley. A resident of

Delaware since 1966, he retired in 1995 after working

25 years as a crane operator with General Casting.

Described as wonderful, he possessed only the best of

qualities: patient, kind, compassionate, and loving.

He enjoyed being at home surrounded by his family and

in his younger years also enjoyed coon hunting. As one

who could fix anything, he crafted toy furniture and

mended Barbie Dolls. He was a collector of children, a

collection which included those of the neighborhood. He

relished time playing with kids of all sizes and

treasured time spent with his grandchildren.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years:

Dorothy (Compton), Children: Larry (Kathy) Mickey of

Ashley, Barb (Steve) Mayes, Jackie Steele, Manuel

Anzures all of Delaware, Angela Branham (Jeff Schlager)

of Cincinnati, 9 Grandchildren: Lynnette, Chris,

Melissa, Crystal, Tricia, Nathan, Matthew, Jonathan,

William, 7 Great-Grandchildren, Sisters: Vesta Lou

(Wallace) Hunt, Della (Bill) Hunt, Jean Hall, Brothers:

Willis (Donnetta) Mosley, Asey Mosley.

He was also preceded in death by son; David Mickey in

2002, grandson Danny Sheets Jr., and sister Polly

Staton .

Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Snyder

Rodman Funeral Center, 1510 W. William St. at

Valleyside Dr., Delaware, where services will be held

Thursday 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Donnie Akers officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at

www.snyderfuneralhomes.com