William Lewis "The Boot" Mosley

Obituary For William Lewis "The Boot" Mosley

Graveside service for Mr. William Lewis "The Boot" Mosley of Munford, 77, will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Hall Grove Church Cemetery. Pastor L. L. Jacobs will be the eulogist. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the funeral home.

Mr. William Lewis “The Boot” Mosley was born on March 23, 1943, in Talladega, Alabama to the late W. C. Mosley and the late Ida Mae Mosley.

On April 13, 1959, Mr. Mosley married the former Ms. Evelyn Verdell McElderry and to this union eight children were born. Mr. Mosley confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Kelly Springs Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the usher board for many years. William attended Ophelia S. Hill High School where he received his diploma and proceeded to get a vocational degree in brick masonry at Tuskegee Institute. William started his career in the florist business at an early age working for Nabors Florist Shop. He continued his employment with Crown Textile for many years, but soon found his passion as a brick mason. William enjoyed playing dominoes, softball, fishing and most importantly spending time with his family.

Cherishing his precious memories are: his four loving sons, Mr. Joe (Yvonne) Mosley, Mr. William (Gail) Mosley, Mr. Clifford Mosley and Mr. Shannon (Megan) Mosely all of Munford, Alabama; four loving daughters, Mrs. Linda Marie (Earl) Moss, Mrs. Valerie (Steven) Harris, Ms. Shirley A. Mosley and Mrs. Lillian “Toy” (Corey) Jenkins all of Munford, Alabama; twenty-four grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Clifford Mosley of Talladega, Alabama; three sisters, Ms. Edna Mae Edison of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Shirley A. (Donald) Jones of Moody, Alabama and Ms. Virginia Turner of Talladega, Alabama; three sisters-in-law, Ms. Ella Marie Mosley and Ms. Jennie Mosley of Talladega, Alabama and Ms. Estella Carter of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

William was also preceded in passing by his wife, Evelyn V. Mosley; and eight siblings, Willie C., Robert, Thurman, James, Clyde, Christine, Herman and Lestine.