James Edward Mobley

July 30, 1930 - March 21, 2021

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East 4th St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Saturday 4/17, 9:30 am

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East 4th St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Saturday 4/17, 11:00 am

Rev. James E. Mobley, age 90, of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, passed away on March 21, 2021 from complications of Dementia.

James is survived by his wife Sharon (nee Walton) Mobley, his daughter Sheryl (Doug) Mobley Brown, his grandchildren: Allyson (Justin) Fru, Gary (Valerie) Davis, Ra’shawn (Zyanya) Brown, James A. Mobley, Jr., Alexis Mobley, and Moriah Brown, his great grandchildren: Alana Davis, Joshua Fru, Theodore Fru, Olivia Davis, and Leia Fru, his brother Dennis (Maxine) Mobley, his in-law’s: Joyce (John) Mobley, Ross (Laurie) Gantt, Mike (Christine) Gantt, Roslyn (Rufus) Gantt-Simmons, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son James A. (Tony) Mobley Sr., his parents John A. and Janie (nee Roseberry) Mobley, Sr., his siblings John A. (Joyce) Mobley, Jr., Clifford (Betty) Mobley, Charles Mobley, Dorothy Bowman and his in-laws Roscoe and Esther Gantt.

James was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean War. Additionally, he was a Freemason, a former mayor of Lincoln Heights for four terms and the first Black ordained Deacon in Southern Ohio of the Episcopal Church.

Services will be held at 9:30 on April 17th,2021 at Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East 4th St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Saturday 4/17, 9:30 am

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East 4th St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Saturday 4/17, 11:00 am

Rev. James E. Mobley, age 90, of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, passed away on March 21, 2021 from complications of Dementia. James is survived by his wife Sharon (nee Walton) Mobley, his daughter Sheryl (Doug) Mobley Brown, his grandchildren: Allyson (Justin) Fru, Gary (Valerie) Davis, Ra’shawn (Zyanya) Brown, James A. Mobley, Jr., Alexis Mobley, and MoriahContinue Reading

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I thought of you today. I miss your light-hearted attitude, your friendship and your gift for making everyone you met feel special. You made St. Luke feel like home to me and my family. I'm counting on you, Father Lindsey and my late husband Chuck to welcome me "home" with wide open arms when we meet again. Forever in my memories and prayers, Kim

I miss deacon James like never before. I miss him so much. The current state of the Episcopal church is a mess. Deacon james I will never forget you.

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Greg Johnson & Ethel Scruggs purchased the Basket Full of Wishes for the family of Deacon James Edward Mobley.

He did make a difference in our community and we thank him for that and the love :heart_eyes: he had for all of Zone 15 Lincoln Heights Ohio may he RIHRIP,praying for all of the family members to stay blessed always one love :heart_eyes:

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

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Condolences to the Mobley & Brown families may Mr. James rest in peace.

Beautiful Dreams was purchased for the family of James Edward Mobley.

Thanks Coach Mobley for teaching me to believe in myself...RIP

During the summer when we were kids, we would go swimming at the Mobley’s home in their backyard

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My deepest condolences to the family, keeping you in prayer!

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My condolences to the Mobley family. I remember when Mr. Mobley was the mayor of Lincoln Heights! Many lives touched; life well-lived. May God bestow His comfort and blessings on each of you!

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