---- -.j Mr. Jewel Allen Mr. Willie Domineck Mr. Charles Dowdell Mr. Lawrence Freeman Mrs. Irma Lemons Mrs. Jeanette Lewis Mrs. Delores Lynch Mrs. Marie Norman Mr. John Moore Mr. James Price Dr. Hershel Robinson Mr. Roscoe Willis Mrs. Frances Person Mrs. Lena Stegall Mrs. Hattie Strickland Mrs. Margaret Willis This is the intended thank you note that Richard wrote to send to his friends: To My Co-Workers and Friends: I wish to thank each of y ou who have been so good to me during my illness. You have made my illness more bearable by helping with my finances and giving me a wonderful place to live. I did not realize how much everybody thought of me. I go to bed with a prayer and wake up with a prayer thanking God for waking me up another day. I really love you all from the bottom of my heart. Remember my motto: "Don't cry for me, pray for me." Richard D. Mosley The family of Richard D. Mosley expresses sincere gratitude for your prayers, calls, visits and other expressions of kindness during his illness and homegoing. Special thanks to the staff of Crawford Long Hospital, South Fulton Medical Center, Austell Portsbridge Hospice, Gus Thornhill Funeral Home, and especially the Atlanta City Church Family. May God continue to richly bless each of you! Tuesday, May 2, 2006 1:00 P.M. ~w1?~ 3355 Old Jonesboro Road Fairburn, Georgia Reverend Rick Snow, Pastor Dr. Randy Colver, Associate Pastor Officiating ~!Felmo~ June 2, 1942 - April 27, 2006 Richard Delano Mosley was born to the late Harvey Mosley Sr. and Vallie Andrews Mosley in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 2, 1942. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Harvey Mosley Jr., arid sister, Christine Ellis. His early education was provided by the nuns at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Atlanta. After graduating from eighth grade, he entered South Fulton High School in East Point, Georgia. Richard graduated from high school in 1960 and entered the United States Air Force the following year. He served his country faithfully for eight years. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he was among the first group of Black bus drivers to be employed by Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Association (MARTA). While driving for MARTA, all of his riders knew the friendly bus driver, Richard, of the # 20 College Park route . He reenlisted in the military in 1974, but was discharged after a few months for medical reasons. After reentering civilian life, he began his employment with Emory University Hospital. Richard never met a stranger and used his endearing nature to brighten the day and lift the spirits of the patients and employees of Emory Hospital. He was eventually transferred to Emory Crawford Long Hospital in downtown Atlanta. Richard was looking forward to his retirement in 2007 when he became ill in December, 2005. Richard was an avid reader and spent many hours reading the Bible and books from his personal collection. He was a member of several book clubs. His love of reading made him a master at playing "Jeopardy'' and "Trivial Pursuit". Richard was a devoted member of the Atlanta Cit~6 Church in Fairburn, Georgia. He looked forward to attending service and being ttre first person to greet worshipers as they entered the parking lot where he voluo eared hks service. The memory of Richard will be cherished by all who knew him, including a im.g sister, Mrs. Miriam M. Stokes (James); nieces: Mrs. Toni Hill, Ms. Christie Dumas (Freddie) , Mrs. Sharla Boston (Emest1, , rs. Dionka S. Jones (Charles), Ms. Kimberley Byner; nephews: Mr. Coy Dumas Jr. (Terri), Mr. Roy Dumas (Kathleen); a special friend, Ms. Katherine Holloway; adoptive daughter, Mrs. Dana Cochran (Trellis) and a host of other relatives and friends. MUSICAL PRELUDE OPENING PRAYER....................................................................Pastor Rick Snow SCRIPTURE Old Testament....................................................................Dea. Hilliard Lee New Testament. ............................... ...................Fr. Jed Sumampong, C.P. SPECIAL MUSIC "Made Me Glad".................................................ACC's Creative Arts Department REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIES Friend...............................................................................Mr. Scott Edwards Coworker........................................................................Mrs. Janet Standen Church.............................................................................Mrs. Karen Triplett Family............................................................................Mrs. Dana Cochran VIDEO TRIBUTE EULOGY......................................................................................Dr. Randy Colver ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.....................................................Dr. Barbara Robinson CLOSING PRAYER...............................................................Pastor Ernest Boston CLOSING SONG......................................................................."Going Up Yonde~'