CPOF Honor Guard Lieutenant Tony Mosby reported for duty at Arlington National Cemetery. Lieutenant Mosby had the honor of executing his honor guard duties at the internment of SGM (retired) Dwight Lewis Mosby Sr., his brother.
Sir, please know that as you paid respects to his widow, Martha, your CPOF family was with you. We remain eternally grateful for the sacrifice and efforts you continue to execute in the uniform.
SGM (retired) Dwight Lewis Mosby Sr.was born March 10, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late John Anthony II and Augusta Elizabeth Mosby. He departed this life unexpectantly on Tuesday July 9, 2024 in Columbia, SC at the age of 76.
Dwight was educated in the parochial and public schools of Washington, DC. In February 1966, he entered the Army where he became an OR Specialist. Shortly thereafter he served his first overseas tour in Korea. He then proudly volunteered for two tours in South Vietnam. While in the Army, Dwight served as an instructor at the AHS Ft. Sam Houston TX, served in the Berlin Brigade in Berlin West Germany, served as 1SG in NJ, and while there he attained his AA degree.
Dwight was promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM) during his second tour in Korea. He then served as SGM in the 44th Med BN at Ft. Bragg, now named Ft. Liberty, participating in missions in Haiti and contributing logistical supportto Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Desert Farewell until his retirement in February 1996, completing thirty (30) proud years in theUnited States Army.
He worked at Allen University as a recruiter for Admissions as he studied for his BA at Coker University.Once he received his degree in Human Resources, he worked for the DHEC Health Clinics in Summerville, SC and Orangeburg, SC as their HR director. He then accepted his most cherished job as Human Resource Director at LRADAC (Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council). He attended many noteworthy SHRM conferences, returning with a wealth of knowledge he shared with his CEO and other staff members.
Dwight retired from LRADAC in 2015 due to health issues. He then created his own consulting company assisting many of his previous coworkers. During this same period, he trained with Midland Mediation Center and offered his services to those appearing before the Richland and Lexington Magistrate Courts.
On March 23, 1996, Dwight married Martha, a partnership that truly lasted until his final breath. Martha brought a balance and calmness to his life that was needed when he began his many new phases after military life. She remained by his side in all areas of life, even more so when he faced challenges with his health.
Dwight was truly spiritually connected to St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he attended as often as possible and introduced familymembers to the different Masses when they came to visit. He was an active member of the Berkeley Forest Home Owners Association, helping when and wherever he could. His great pleasure was the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 303, where he participated in poppy sales, ceremonies, parades and held officer positions before becoming too ill to serve.
While our most beloved husband, father, friend and loved one, Dwight, has left us, he has been a rock to many, a master at sarcastic humor and witty timing to others, and even a glorious pain in the neck to a select few (because no matter what happened between you in your lives, once you were marked as importantto him, he’d be by yourside if you needed him). There was so much more to him than just dad, though to his children that was his greatest role. He was also a friend, a coworker and colleague, a brother, cousin, stand-in paternal figure to the fatherless, a handyman, confidant, lawn care specialist, lover of puzzles, grillmaster, chef, and the list can go on and on.
He loved traveling, especially visiting family and friends. He and Martha made it to all but five states.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, aunts, and uncles, and three of his siblings (Eric, Edward, and Patricia). He is survived by his wife Martha, his children Dwight (Quaynteece) Mosby Jr. of Huntsville, AL and Kimberly (Damon Griffin) Mosby-Griffin of Montgomery Village, MD; Grandchildren: DwightIII, Walker, Danielle, and Damon II; Siblings John Anthony Mosby III of GA, Evonne McDaniel of DC, Anthony (Terrye) Mosby of CA, Pamela Wilkerson of CA; a cousin, Michael,with whom he held a special bond in his heart; Brothers-in-law: John (Helen) Evans of North Dakota, Donnie Evans (Brenda) Jones of NC, David Evans of SC; Sisters-in-law all of SC: Phyllis (Edwin) Owens, Mary Ann Evans (Franklin) Johnson, and Shedricka Kittrell. Dwight has many other loving family members including, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and cousins. He had many friends and comrades that were dear to him from his long serving career. We will not try to name them all for fear of missing one special one since there were many that crossed his path.