William Moser Obituary

William Frank Moser, 82, beloved father and grandfather, died Sunday, January 5, 2025.

He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on February 3, 1942, to the late Frances Sohmer Moser and Wilson Warren Moser. Surviving are his former wife Sallie Siebert Moser of Myrtle Beach, SC; children James Warren Moser (Crissy) of Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Ashley Moser Comer (Cecil) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Olivia Wade Comer (fiance Fran) of Greenville, SC and Hollis May Comer of Charlotte, NC; siblings Robert Patrick Moser (Carolyn) of Winston-Salem, NC, Barbara Moser Safrit (David) of Winston-Salem, NC and Rebecca Moser Beaver (David) of Albemarle, NC; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Billy grew up in Salisbury, NC as an avid golfer, a game he loved to play with his father, brother, friends and then later his son. He won the Salisbury Club Junior Championship three times and loved competing in the Labor Day Four Ball with his Dad and later his brother as partners. In 1958, Bill was runner up in the CGA Carolinas Junior Championship.

During high school he was a member of the Key Club, serving as president his senior year. That same year he was named the 3rd annual recipient of the Teenager of the Year award by the Kiwanis Club. As a proud graduate of the Boyden High School class of 1960, he later served an integral role in gathering information and communicating with former classmates in order for the class to keep in touch and maintain connections.

He went on to attend Wake Forest College (University), becoming a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and earning a B.A. degree in 1964 and a J.D. degree in 1967, graduating from both in the top of his class. Upon graduation from law school, he was awarded the top judicial clerkship in the state, that of the Clerk to the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, I. Beverly Lake. In the fall of 1968, he was employed by attorneys Jim Mason, Ken Etheridge and Andy Williamson, one of the top firms in the state. He was honored in 2017 by the North Carolina State Bar for celebrating his 50th anniversary of admission to practice. He loved the study and practice of law and had a deep respect for how it gave him the ability to serve others. When asked about his career he was often heard saying with a smile on his face, “I'm just a small town, country lawyer”.

As a member of the First United Methodist Church in Laurinburg, he served as chairman of the Council on Ministries, co-chairman of the Centennial ‘72 Building Fund Campaign and chairman of the finance committee. He was actively involved in his children's lives within the church as well, supporting confirmation classes, fellowship trips and volunteering with the high school youth group.

Bill was also active in many community and civic organizations in Laurinburg, including the county historical association, the Kiwanis club, the Chamber of Commerce, Scotland County Special Olympics and the Jaycees. While serving as president of the Jaycees in 1973, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, acclaimed as the community's most outstanding young man of the year. His ability to fundraise for the church, multiple organizations and community projects included the building of Scotland High School's Pate Stadium in 1979. He was extremely involved with schools in the Scotland County school system, supporting field trips, athletics, fundraising and also helping decorate for special events. He later became an avid supporter of Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC where his granddaughters attended.

Bill held family dear and devoted his life to his parents, siblings, former wife, children and grandchildren. His love for others was also directed towards friends and the community at large, for whom he enjoyed performing simple acts of kindness to make people smile. He was “famously” known for delivering pistachio nuts at Christmastime but also enjoyed giving treats for Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween. He frequently visited friends and mentors living at Scotia Village and had a passion for surprising someone with a bundle of birthday balloons to celebrate their special day. He loved spending time with people and enjoyed hosting and attending events whether it be for himself or for his children and their friends. His two happy places were Walt Disney World and anywhere his granddaughters happened to be.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Laurinburg, officiated by Rev. Kellie Gallagher. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the service. Burial will be private.

The family humbly expresses deep gratitude to the staff at The Cypress of Charlotte for their loving care and for the love and support of family and friends, during this time and throughout Bill's lifetime. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of William F. Moser, via the website https://www.alz.org/about, by mail to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Donor Services, Chicago, IL 60601 or by calling the 24/7 helpline at 1.800.272.3900.

Funeral services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.