Strother G. Mosley Jr.

Life’s Reflections Strother G. Mosley, Jr., was born on January 12, 1956, to the late Constance Smith Mosley and Strother G. Mosley Sr. He made his peaceful transition on December 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his only devoted sister, Carolyn M. Jones. At an early age, Strother accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Strother grew up in the Redwood Avenue neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The close-knit community was a village, with parents keeping a close eye on all the children. He looked forward to summers, when he would travel to New Jersey to spend time with family. Strother often reminisced about the aunts and uncles he credited with “shaping him into the man he had become; and the good times enjoyed at the “Cousins Parties”. Strother received his early education in Richmond Public Schools, graduating from Huguenot High School. He continued his education at Virginia Commonwealth University. While attending VCU, Strother met the love of his life, Daphne Williams. They were married in 1981, beginning a 42-year journey of love, growth, and companionship. They warmly welcomed family and friends into their circle of love. Nieces, nephews, and goddaughters were all known as “my favorite” and there were many occasions when birthdays, marriages, or the birth of a new baby were celebrated with friends. Traveling was one of Strother’s passions enjoyed with devoted friends Andre and Val, and Pat and Johnnie. Andre tried to interest Strother in hunting and fishing, but it wasn’t his “thing”. However, a night spent playing bid whist or watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, was right down his alley. Strother worked with Verizon for 17 years and with Capital One for the last 9 years. He enjoyed working with people and encouraged them to be their best selves. His co-workers described him as a “shining star”, “larger than life”. He brought so much joy and energy simply by walking in a room. He was also active in his community, serving on the Windsor Oaks Community HOA board for many years. Strother’s beautiful life will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Daphne; mother-in-law, Vernell Williams; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Jackson and Gwen Lewis (Albert); nephews, Rusty, T.J., Clarence, Regis, Eric, Derrick, Martel, Camron, Justin, Curtis, Bryson and Avery; and nieces Shenell, Charlie, Averie, Collyns, Addison and Avia; along with a host of other family members and many, many friends. We will be forever grateful and will always love you for being a part of our lives. If we lit a candle, not for every year you lived but for every kind word you’ve spoken, every caring deed you’ve done, every life you’ve ever touched, the room would be filled with so many wonderful family and friends. That’s why we celebrate a chance for those who know you to say just how special you are. – author unknown Thank you, honey, for the wonderful moments we’ve shared and for the precious memories we’ve made. For all the ways you’ve helped me grow, for all the days you’ve filled my life. With joy and happiness and, most of all, for being you, the love of my life.

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Strother G. Mosley Jr.

January 12, 1956 - December 10, 2023