Wade Mosley

On October 24, 2026, the beloved Wade Mosley was gently called to his

eternal rest, embraced by the love of his family and the grace of a life

well-lived. Wade Mosley was the eighth of ten children born to Palmer

Mosley, Sr. and Amanda Andrews - Mosley on July 18, 1947, in Arp, Texas.

As we gather to celebrate his life, we remember a man of profound faith,

unwavering dedication to his family, and a heart that touched everyone he

met.

Wade’s formative years were spent in Smith County, Texas, where he

attended New Hope School and graduated from Arp Industrial High School

in 1966. His commitment to hard work and perseverance led

to a successful career in the oil industry, where he spent over 20 years with

AMACO. After retiring, Wade continued to share his skills and expertise

through self-employed contract work, remaining industrious until he was

called home by the Lord.

From an early age, Wade’s life was guided by faith. He first united with the

New Hope Congelee Baptist Church in Troup, Tx., before moving his

membership to Progressive Baptist Church in Tyler. Here, he became a

cornerstone of the church community, serving as a Deacon and

contributing diligently to the finance and transportation committees. His

dedication to his church and its members was a testament to his generous

spirit and deep-seated faith.

Wade was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Palmer Mosley, Sr.

and Amanda Andrews-Mosley, as well as his sisters, Hazel Jean

Mosley-Roy and Anna Mosley-Frazier, and brothers, Lonnell Mosley, Sr.

and Henry Mosley and his bonus daughter Cynthia Mask. He leaves behind

a legacy of love and resilience, carried on by his surviving family. His two

sisters, JoAnn Mosley-Ross of Pittsburgh, Ca. and Gloria Mosley of Dallas.

and three brothers, Palmer Mosley, Jr., Tommy Mosley and Grady Mosley

all of Tyler, Tx. Also, As well as his children. His sons, Gregory Mosley

(Tammy) of Tyler, Tommy Rusk of Jacksonville, and Keith Renfro of

Frankston, plus his bonus sons, Curtis Mask (Synetta) of Fort Washington,

Md. and Cedric Mask of Tyler. His daughters, Pamela Mosley-Stanfield

(Stephoney, Sr.) of San Antonio, Paulette Minor (Justin), Shronda Mask

(Varnard), Tina Pettigrew all of Tyler, Alitha Wheatly (Danny, Jr.) of

Gladewater, and bonus daughter, Bridget Mask-Bell (Jerome) of Tyler and God-daughter Tamara Bowie.

Wade’s family was his pride and joy, a sentiment that echoed in the hearts

of his nineteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. His

absence will be deeply felt by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives,

and countless lifelong friends who cherished his warmth and kindness.