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Mr. Leslie Butts Mosley, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Charles Mosley and Rosa Hancock Mosley.He is survived by his son, Leslie B. Mosley, Jr. (Starlette Harris Mosley); a grandson, Carter Hudson Harris-Mosley; a step daughter, Tara Andrews Dockery, and a host of other relatives a friends.A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Leslie B. Mosley, Jr., 4418 Redgate Road, Norcross, GA 30093, or email to LMOSLEY@hotmail.com.Community Funeral Home is assisting the family. http://www.newsadvance.com/obituaries/mosley-sr-leslie-butts/article_b467c92f-1df7-523f-a88e-e1c50bc40ea8.html
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Bert Caldwell, R (-)
I'm sorry to hear of Les's passing.
We sat next to each other in Matt Coyle's class on novels. As a clueless white teenager, I once asked Les if he could recommend a jazz musician I should check out. That's the kind of thing a black kid would know about, right? Well, I'm not sure how much more Les knew than I did, but setting aside how obtuse my question was, he mentioned John Coltrane. I bought "Kulu Se Mama," a great record. I think of Les every time I play it. I regret not being able to share that with him, and maybe get more recommendations.
Becky Shingleton (Everhart)
Les and I were very close friends. After our 40th reunion Les, Jim Sullivan, Catsy Thayer and I used to go out for lunch frequently when I was working part time. Les was always very passionate about people and current events. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. And he was a talker! When he called, you could count on a LONG phone conversation! Miss you Les!
Charles Matheson
What a shock it was when Les passed away. I got to know him better after the 40th Reunion. We must have talked for 3 hours straight at the mini-reunion in Estes Park in Colorado. Les was unique, in a very positive way. he would sometimes call my cell phone out of the blue, just to hear my opinion. What a beautiful friend and man he was.