Robert L. Mosteller

Robert L. Mosteller obituary

Robert L. Mosteller

Robert Mosteller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - Greer on Feb. 21, 2026.
Robert Lee Mosteller, 91, passed away February 20, 2026.

A native of Transylvania County, North Carolina, a son, and last surviving member of eleven children, of the late Charles E. and Lona Mae Crews Mosteller; he was a United States Air Force combat veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and a retired employee of Carolina Tool & Equipment Company. Mr. Mosteller loved to camp and fish. He was an avid Nascar fan and loved dirt track racing. He worked many years for Kenny Bernstein at Kingsport Racing.

Surviving are his wife, Lois King Mosteller of the home; three sons, Guy Mosteller (Renee) of Gray, Georgia, Robert Mosteller (Marie) of Macon, Georgia, and Michael Hollifield (Renee) of Campobello, South Carolina; two daughters, Melanie Cox (Ray) of Crossville, Tennessee, and Rhonda Underwood (David) of Greer, South Carolina; nine grandchildren, Dustin Mosteller (Amelia), Gary Underwood (Heather), Blake Hollifield (Tristan), Jessica Gonzales, Cheyanne Durrett (Jacob), Breanna Jackson (Timothy), Katie Rowe (Roscoe), Megan Wright (Josh), and Isabell Short, thirteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Ron Hollifield.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Ricky Campbell. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, 3950 Pennington Road, Greer, SC 29651.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Joe Goosmann

February 23, 2026

I bowled with Robert for a couple years and we always had the best time. I loved him and his stories. My heart goes out to Rhonda and her family.

Joe Goosmann

February 22, 2026

I was fortunate to bowl with Robert for a couple years. I loved him and his great stories. My heart goes out to Rhonda and their family over their loss.

Bill and Elaine Dennison

February 22, 2026

For the short time we met while bowling, Robert was a true friend and kind and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is missed.

Melanie M Cox

February 21, 2026

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Melanie M Cox

February 21, 2026

Melanie M Cox

February 21, 2026

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