The Lord is my shepherd, I lack for nothing. He lets me rest in grassy meadows; He leads me to restful waters.
-Psalm 23:
Earnest knew that he had a true friend in Jesus and patiently
waited on the Lord to carry him to that place of everlasting rest.
Ernest Mosley III, son of the late Mr. Ernest Mosley, Jr. and Mrs. Mary F. Linder Mosley was born on August 5, 1950 in Colleton County. He departed this life on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Lowcountry Hospice Agate Care of Summerville.
Earnest endured a season of sickness but continued to keep his faith and trust in God until he was called home. He accepted Christ many years ago and made a renewal commitment to God in January of 2021. He was married to Mrs. Elouise Jenkins Mosley. To this union, 3 children were born. Earnest was a lifetime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Smoaks, SC. He always enjoyed reading the word of God. He listened attentively during worship services as the sermons were preached and did not mind giving thanks and praises to God.
Earnest attended the Colleton County Public Schools of Bethel Elementary and Ruffin High School.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Mrs. Elouise Mosley of Rowesville, SC, five sons: Derrick Lee Mosley, Kevin Mosley, Connell Mosley, Parko Stephens and Donnell Stephens; one daughter, Teresa Mosley; two brothers; Riley (Luetta) Stokes of Wilmington, NC; Rev. Mikel (Barbara) Mosley of Walterboro, SC; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie (Alfred)Chisolm, Summerville, SC, and Shonda (Jon) Davis of Wendell, NC; four sisters-in-law; Evangelist Vela Mae Harrison, Mrs. Carrie Palmer, Mrs. Doann Mosley and Mrs. Janet Mosley; 2 other brothers-in-law, Mr. David Jenkins and Mr. Israel Jenkins. Seven aunts; Mother Louella Brown, Ruffin, SC, Mother Albertha Brown, Smoaks, SC; Ms. Dorothy Jenkins, Massatica, Virginia; Mrs. Carrie (James)
Simpson, Smoaks; Mrs. Earthalee McFadden, Walterboro, SC; Mrs. Dorothy (Floyd) Washington, Early Branch, SC; Ms. Doris Simmons, Linda Hiers and Catherine Hiers of Smoaks, SC; 5 adopted sisters, Mrs. Ruthamae Jenkins, Mrs. Rebecca Simmons, Mrs. Louvenia Hodges, Mrs. Hattie R. Chisolm, Ms. Joyce Hiers and Ms. Catherine Warren; 1 adopted brother, Mr. Lonzo Linder; numerous grands and great grands, special nephews, Willie Mosley Jr., Blake Mosley and Deonte Mosley, special nieces Iyashia Simmons, Adrianna Davis and Katia Gaines a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special friend, Mr. Abraham Drain of Smoaks, SC. In addition to his parents, 1 sister, Ms. Shirley Ann Mosley and 2 brothers, Mr. William Aurthur Mosley and Willie Mosley, Sr. who preceded him in death.
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