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William Mossbarger Obituary
August 5, 1938 - January 14, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - William Alfred "Buddy" Mossbarger, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side January 14, 2024, in Lexington, KY. Born August 5, 1938, in Glendale, KY, he was the son of the late William Alfred Mossbarger and Olive Elizabeth Chenault. He is survived by four children, Belinda (Steve) Meyers, Carol (Kevin) Kearns, Evan (Debbie) Mossbarger, and Dee Mallory; ten grandchildren, Ashley (Todd) Strotman, Chris (Kristen) Meyers, Kali (Chris) Gillum, Tara (Jake) Odom, Blair (Will) Flowers, Clay (Elle) Mossbarger, Chan Mullins, Shelby (Will) Snowden, Kendall (Luke) Wright, Hagan (Payton) Mallory; eighteen great-grandchildren, Brody and Colton Strotman, Wesley, Wyatt, Sadie, Bowen, Forrest, and Emmett Meyers, Palmer, Adaley, and Amelia Gillum, Tatem, and Paislee Odom, Grayson Flowers, Katie Clay, and Woods Snowden, Silas, and Lilah Wright; sister Joy Carroll (Jay) Miller; and brother Percy (Allison) Mossbarger. He was preceded in death by his faithful wife of 65 years, Martha Jo Mossbarger.
Buddy was co-founder and President of Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott and May Engineers, Inc. headquartered in Lexington where he retired in 2001. The firm grew to over 300 employees with eight offices in the Midwest and Southern United States. He served as President and Chair of many state engineering organizations including the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers, and the Kentucky Engineering Foundation, and on the national level the American Council of Engineering Companies.
He was a devoted member and Elder of Southland Christian Church serving as Chairman of many committees. He served for nearly 40 years on the board of Sayre Christian Village and oversaw many of the building projects for the current campus. He also served for 30 years on the board of Cincinnati Christian University.
Buddy spent many hours on the water fishing with his great friend Ralph Palmer and playing golf with Ralph, Charlie Buford, and R.L. Duncan. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in their extracurricular activities. Annual family trips to Myrtle Beach were particularly special to him.
The family would like to thank the incredible staff of Sayre Christian Village for taking care of him for the past months. Their care and devotion to Buddy and the family will never be forgotten. They loved us like we were family.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, at Southland Christian Church, Nicholasville Campus, Building B, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 19, at Southland Christian Church, Nicholasville Campus, Building B, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Sayre Christian Village or Southland Christian Church. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Rd. is in charge of arrangements.
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George E. Blandford
January 20, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Mossbarger family. My wife saw Bill's obituary in the Lexington Herald-Leader. We now live in North Las Vegas, NV and thus could not attend his visitation nor his funeral. Bill was an outstanding engineer and engineering leader. He knowledge and humor will be missed by all who knew him.
My interaction with him outside engineering organizations was a dam renovation project on the Kentucky River that Bill brought to the Senior Design Class at the University of Kentucky when I was the instructor. He did an outstanding job guiding the students through the design project and made arrangements for the class to visit the dam site. He also brought in company employees who worked on the project to the class to provide additional guidance. I truly appreciated his help and insights.
Frank Brannock
January 20, 2024
I knew Buddy very well from back in the early 1960's. He was an outstanding athlete, he played center field on the church softball team and was the center on the church basketball team. He was a good friend and a wonderful person in general. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Darrell E. Herron, PE
January 16, 2024
We have lost a great man. I was fortunate to work for FMSM and learn from him. Bill had presence, that mat of gray hair, his size, and his integrity and reputation was so impressive to all of us. His word was chiseled in stone, and you could be sure it was correct. He could get the best out of people and when you got a smile out of him, it was to be treasured. I know, because I got a few frowns as well. He was strict, but really cared about his people and wanted them to be their best. He made sure we were taken care of before himself. I remember the Christmas parties with Bill handing out Christmas bonuses and know that he and the other partners made sure we got one even if they didn't. He was fair, honest, and a great engineer. He left a bit of himself in each of us and for that we are all richer in knowledge and in spirit. Condolences to Evan, Carol, Belinda and Dee. May God give you peace in knowing that his reward is in heaven, and he is re-united with your mom.
Bill Knarr
January 16, 2024
I remember Bill teaching me how to make mud pies and bake them in the oven at their offices on Virginia Ave. in 1966 or 1967. A great man that will be missed by many!!
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Jan
18
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southland Christian Church - Nicholasville Campus Building B
5001 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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19
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Southland Christian Church - Nicholasville Campus Building B
5001 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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