Dr. Samuel Moseley Jr

Dr. Samuel Olliphant Moseley Jr.

Dr. Samuel Olliphant Moseley Jr. went to be with his Lord on Friday June 14, 2013.

He was born in Selma, Ala, on May 5, 1922 and was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Samuel Olliphant Moseley Sr. and Wildie Bene Moseley; a sister, Martha Moseley LeBrock; his first wife, Christine Paris Moseley; one infant son and his second wife, Dorothy Johnson Moseley.

He is survived by his son, Robert Samuel Moseley (Ann) of Pleasant Hill, AL.; four daughters: Lyn Moseley Hubbard (Ted) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Janet Lowrey Moseley of Selma, AL, Jean Moseley Massey (Joseph) of Selma, AL. and Margaret Moseley Hudson (Robert) of Hoover, AL; his grandchildren: Margaret Blair Hubbard, Meg Hubbard Williamson (Andrew), Matthew Bain Hubbard, Samuel Moseley (Allison), Paris Massey Friday (Greg Moon), Keener Massey Cummings (Carl), Shelby Leith Utsey and Lauren Cobb Utsey; his great grandchildren, Matthew Finn Williamson, Silas Moseley, Elijah Moseley, Kiersten Robertson, Cole Robertson, Charlotte Grace Cummings and Joseph Wade Cummings.

Dr. Moseley attended Selma Public Schools and graduated from A. G. Parrish High School. He attended Furman University and The University of Alabama where he was affiliated with the SAE fraternity. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, LA., and interned at Ochsner Clinic.

As a young physician Dr. Moseley served in both U.S Navy and later in the U.S Army as base doctor in Fort Sill, OK., before returning to his beloved Selma to practice medicine with his father and his friend, Dr. Charlie Putzel. Moseley was among the city's most respected physicians for over 40 years practicing medicine at the old Baptist Hospital, the Good Samaritan Hospital and the new Baptist Hospital. Dr. Clyde Cox was his dear friend and office partner for many years.

Dr. Moseley was a large man physically and had a enormous heart for his profession, his patients and the entire community not only did his grandchildren call him "Big Daddy" but also his surgery nursing staff and hospital crew who knew he expected only the best care for his patients.

Dr. Moseley loved First Baptist Church of Selma which he attended faithfully until last December when failing health would not allow. He served in many areas of the church directing the youth department and teaching a men's Sunday School class for over 50 years. He worked with and chaired many committees and held the title of deacon emeritus.

Dr. Moseley loved Judson College in Marion and believed in the importance of higher Christian education for young women. He began service on the Judson College Board of Trustees in 1967, served as board chairman and held the position of trustee emeritus at the time of his death.

After his retirement from private practice, Dr. Moseley remained active in the medical community as the Director for the Blackbelt Cancer Linkage Initiative. He received a Certificate of Distinction for 50 years of service from the Medical Association of the State of Alabama in 1996.

Dr. Moseley loved the Selma Public Schools where all five of his children attended and graduated. He served for many years on the Selma City School Board with Supt. Joseph Pickard and was the chairman of the board during the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

The Selma Rotary Club recognized him several times as "Man of The Year."

Dr. Moseley was an humble, Christian gentleman and was shy when honored by civic organizations in the city and state. He received great pleasure helping others. He truly epitomized the Christian hymn, "Because I have been given much, I, too, must give."

Dr. Moseley loved his family and took great pride in each of them. He often commented how blessed he was to have such wonderful children who loved and cared for him, especially his daughter Janet who returned to Selma after 40 years of living in South Carolina to be his caregiver in the family home for the past two years.

Dr. Moseley loved God's beautiful world and especially his country home, "Lost Lake." In his earlier years he was a hunter and skilled fly fisherman. He loved horses and enjoyed having several to ride himself and for his children and grandchildren. He had an appetite for learning, was a voracious reader and had, in his own words, "books galore!"

A private family graveside will be held. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m in the Kathleen Mallory Parlor of First Baptist Church.

Due to renovations this summer at First Baptist Church, a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church across the street.

Thank you to Asera Care Hospice, Amedysis Home Health Care and Annie Washington for taking care of our family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Judson College and the First Baptist Church of Selma.