James Edward Mosley

November 22, 1948 - November 4, 2020

James Edward Mosley, age 71, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. James is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served honorably from March 1969 to November 1970 receiving an honorable discharge. While serving his country he earned several distinguished commendations for dedication and heroism, including the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal and The Vietnam Campaign Medal. James started life in a small town in Mississippi but spent most of his life as a resident of Cape Girardeau. James loved Christ, was a passionate reader with the Bible being his primary preference. He was also an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist, but his true passion was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and extended large family. Mr. Mosley is survived by his father: Edgar Mosley; three children: Nikki Mosley, James Mosley II and Mark Mosley; three grandchildren, Adrianna Reynolds, Brianna Mosley and Jade Mosley. He also leaves behind siblings: Mary Scott, Mindi Lewis, Bret Estes, Lucy Primm, Marcellus Mosley and Joseph Mosley. James was preceded in death by his mother: Sadie Mosley and brothers, Grover and Charles. Private services will be held for immediate family this Monday followed by an honorary Twenty-One Gun Salute, and he will be interred to rest in a family plot at Lorimer Cemetery.