Melvin Leroy

Mozee Sr.

Mr. Melvin Leroy Mozee Sr. of Wright City, MO passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the age of 84. He was a life long resident of Wright City, born to the late Noah and Grace (nee: Coleman) Mozee on January 9, 1941.

Melvin worked for many years for the City of Warrenton in the street department. He was united in marriage to Rose Lee France on June 21, 1963 in Wright City. They spent 57 wonderful years together before Rose passed away in 2020. This union was blessed with the children, Melvin Jr, Cheryl, Kerry and Tarla. Melvin enjoyed listening to a variety of music genres, especially Blues. He worked as a DJ for several years, something he thoroughly enjoyed. He liked fishing and hanging out with his family and friends. When he was younger he enjoyed  working on and fixing cars. He was fondly known as the "Worlds Greatest Everything". His entire family loved him as much as he loved them and he was considered "the family rock". Melvin had a great presence and will be missed by all.

Melvin Mozee was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose; his parents, Noah and Grace; and two siblings, Clifton Mozee and Judy McRoberts. He is survived by his children, Melvin Mozee Jr. and wife Cathy, Cheryl Mozee,  Kerry Mozee and wife Kelly, Tarla Novel and husband Kevin; nine grandchildren, Curtis Mozee (Emily), Lionel Mozee (Megan), Joshua Mozee, Jalysa Mozee, Monica Mozee (James), AAliyah Mozee (BJ Marshall), Kerri Mozee, Alyvia Thorne, Nadia Banks; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 5 siblings, Alfred Mozee, Joe Mozee, Dennis Mozee (Linda),  Darlene Brooks (Charles), and Linda Howard (Mike); one sister-in-law, Beverly Swan; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

All services for Mr. Melvin Mozee Sr. will be private. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net