In Memoriam: WILLIAM OLIVER MOSELEY, JR.

WILLIAM OLIVER MOSELEY, JR.

February 1, 1935 – January 4, 2025

William Oliver Moseley, Jr., 89, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born in Clarksville, Virginia, Bill was the son of William Oliver Moseley Sr. and Corrie Ellen Crumpton.  He grew up in South Hill, Virginia, and attended Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a proud member of Chi Phi Fraternity.  Following his years there, Bill served his country honorably in the U. S. Army, stationed in Vicenza, Italy, for two years.  Upon his return, he began a career in the insurance industry in Richmond, Virginia.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Betty Thornton Easley, on a blind date.  They recently celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage.

Bill and Betty’s journey together took them to several cities before they settled in Greensboro in 1970 with Pilot Life Insurance Company.

Later in life, Bill made the decision to change careers and attended Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating in 1981.  He established a distinguished career as an attorney, concentrating his practice in bankruptcy law.  Bill was a respected court-appointed trustee who guided countless individual through difficult times with compassion and professionalism.  He was a member of the Greensboro Bar Association.

A man of deep faith, Bill was known for his heartfelt blessings at mealtime and his unwavering commitment to serving others.  He was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church and served as a trustee, Lay Leader, Stephen Minister, choir member, and Sunday School teacher for both high school students and adults for many years.  He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Greensboro and the Hamilton Lakes Civitan Club.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Betty, a registered nurse who lovingly cared for him, especially in his later years; and a sister, Harriette M. Fogarty of Pawleys Island, South Carolina.  A proud and supportive girl-dad, Bill is also survived by his three daughters:  Hardy M. Pinnix; Blair M. McDow (Bill) of Columbia, South Carolina; and Corrie M. Weaver (Mark); and five cherished grandchildren:  Eliza McDow of Charlotte, North Carolina; Will McDow of Atlanta, Georgia; Christian Weaver of Petersburg, Virginia; Hope Privette (Emma) of Greensboro, North Carolina; and Gray Weaver of Chicago, Illinois.

Bill’s life was marked by integrity, faith, and love for his family and community.  He will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.