Robert Marshall Mosley, Ph.D., died on June 12, 2011.

Mosley was born on August 13, 1925, to Lillie Belle and Robert Marshall Mosley Sr. He was raised and educated in Montgomery, Alabama. After settling in California he earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Doctorate of Education from Pepperdine University.

Mosley served in the United States Navy, and worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 32 years. After retiring, he became chief executive officer of Mosley Enterprises.

He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5394, a member of Long Beach Elks Club and president of his local Neighborhood Watch.

Mosley considered the greatest honor of his life being a witness and a part of “The Walk” (Black History), “The Run” (United States History) and “The Win” (World History), when President Barack Obama was sworn into office on the West Grounds of the United States Capitol.

Mosley is survived by his son, Robert M. Mosley III; three daughters, Eulalia Williams, Ewanda Mosley, and Edwina Hunter; 13 grandchildren; and a multitude of other relatives and friends.