James C. Mosier (Lebanon)'s Obituary
James Clarence Mosier, son of James B. and Della Cyrus Mosier, was born June 20, 1919, near Ha Ha Tonka, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, December 21, 2018, in his home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-nine years, six months, and one day.
On October 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Lucille G. Bryant, and to this union two daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille, on September 18, 2017, a grandson, Bill; a great-grandchild, Jamie Vitale; a brother, Troy Mosier; and three sisters, Genevieve Bryant, Cleo Moore, and Jewel Varney.
James is survived by two daughters, Patricia Vitale, and Nancy Knudsen, both of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, James P. Vitale, Gregory A. Graczyk, Lesa S. Kenner, and Andrew T. Knudsen; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Max, Megan, Alex, Morgan, and Joe; a great-great-grandson, Mason; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in Camden County, near the community of Eldridge. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was stationed in the Philippines, Korea, and Germany during his years in the military. After being honorably discharged, he and Lucille made their home in Bellville, Illinois from 1961 until 1976, while James managed the Morgan Linen Company. The family then moved to Chicago where James continued to work for Morgan Linen Company until retiring. After retiring, the family moved to Lebanon, Missouri and made their home. James drove a school bus for the Lebanon R-III Schools for several years.
James was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Missouri.
He had been a member of the Kiwanis Club in Bellville, Illinois for many years. He liked working but also enjoyed being outdoors where he particularly liked fishing. He enjoyed being in charge of things and was always steadfast in his convictions. He was proud of his accomplishments and his military service. He possessed a dry sense of humor. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
James was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great- great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that he will be fondly remembered as a loving family man, a dedicated and hard worker, a Patriotic citizen, and a good friend to many.
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