William ThomasMoseley

William (Bill) Thomas Moseley, 86, of Greenville formerly of Emerald Bay, Bullard, Texas, passed away August 19, 2011 at The Lodge of Colonial in Greenville.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville with Marc Milton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Born April 21, 1925 in Hunt County, William “Bill” was the son of Guy Spurgen Moseley and Rachell Elizabeth (Wade) Moseley.  He married Mary Moore of Lone Oak, and she preceded him in death in 2009.  He served as a pilot in the United States Army and was a retired from the oil business where he was an independent landman.  He was a member with honors of the East Texas Landman’s Association.

Bill loved to play golf and fish.  Everybody liked his easy manner, quick smile, and friendliness.

His survivors include his son Mike Moseley and wife Pam of Augusta, Michigan; daughter Vicki Bailey and husband Dean of Dallas; brother Hewett Moseley of Greenville; sister-in-law Robbie Moseley of Greenville; grandchildren Ashley and Trey Smith of Shreveport, Louisiana, Carter Bailey of Austin, Amy and Aaron Wismar of Darien, Connecticut, and Tyler Moseley and Heather Moseley of Augusta, Michigan; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Evelyn Fondy of Greenville. 

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, brother Linton Moseley, and sister Dorothy Guy Beall.

The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.