Marcus Cole Mosby was born on December 9, 1987 in Lancaster, Texas to Derwin and Tina Mosby. At an early age, Marcus became a fixture in his community via youth sports programs, church and school. He soon proved to be a talented student athlete that would go on to inspire young people inside and outside of the classroom.
Marcus began his secondary education in the Lancaster Independent School District where he excelled socially, academically and in athletics. He was later was recruited to Bishop Dunn High School where he enjoyed many successes as the starting varsity quarterback, including 1st Team All State, All District and honored as the 6A MVP Quarterback.
Upon graduation, he signed with Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas and attended on a football scholarship. Marcus eventually chose to attend Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas to pursue his interests in coaching and athletic leadership. There he would become a mentor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club and pledged a lifetime of service to the Iota Mu Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In 2011, Marcus earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, achieving one of his major milestones on his quest to work with student athletes.
After committing to his craft by serving as a coaching assistant at various schools, Marcus began working for Boude Story as the Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director. He described it as “the best job ever” and every day he looked forward to working with students, including countless personal hours of mentoring and coaching athletes at their feeder school, South Oak Cliff High School.
Marcus or “Coach Mosby” as his students called him, wore many hats—son (Marc), brother (Bo Bo), uncle (Uncle Bo) and friend (Mosby). Most of all, he was a loving and gentle soul who was selfless with his time, family, friends and the Oak Cliff community. Quality time with loved ones meant everything to him. He loved watching sports with the family, traveling, date nights and just about any and all shenanigans with his friends, affectionately known as the “360 crew.”
Marcus is survived by parents Tina and Derwin Mosby, his “favorite sister” Uneeta Palmer (Cecil), niece-in-love (Cecilia) and nephews (Nyne, Noble and Nevin)- who were his pride and joy. He also leaves behind loving grandmothers, Leacie Mosby and Ola Donalson, fiancé-to-be Shuntrell Miles, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends to cherish their memories.
*In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Coach Mo Club and Foundation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/marcus-cole-mosby-foundation-the-coach-mo-club
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