Craig Robert Mosley

I was stunned and saddened upon learning of Craig’s passing. I am, however, completely unsurprised at the earlier entries in this Guestbook because they describe my own experiences with him on Blue Ridge Bicycle Club rides. I live in Raleigh but have kept a membership in the BRBC in no small part because of Craig’s thoughtfulness, generosity, kindness, wisdom, good cheer and inspiring capacity and capability on a bicycle. I only had a few rides with him, but I thought of him every time I pondered another trip to Asheville to ride my bike. His rides were the ones I was looking forward to.

I’m very sorry for the loss of your treasured family member, and I’ll be holding a good thought for you and him when I pedal up those torturous hills he made look so easy.

I am so so sorry. Mr Mo was such a great friend. We shared so many memories when the kids were little. House boating in Lake Cumberland, skiing in Breckinridge, Kings island, visits to Asheville and Naples, bike rides. I’m just heartbroken for someone in my generation. Vibrant and healthy to be taken so damn early. Love to all the Mosley’s.

All you need to know about Craig is that he had a million friends.

Craig was in our Euchre group and I loved playing cards with him. We will all be thinking of him next time we get to play.
We visited Craig & Carol a month before he passed and even though he was feeling week, he insisted on teaching Mark and I how to play a card game him and Carol loved to play called Casino. We think of him every time we play now.
Was so nice to hear him talk about Carol and call her “his bride”. So endearing.
My sincere condolances to Carol, the kids and all his siblings. Sandy & Mark

My prayers are with Craig’s family. I had the joy of working with Craig at Dow just before he retired, and visited him just a few years ago in Asheville to catch up. Craig was a caring leader with a great sense of humor and compassion for everyone around him. I am sorry for you loss.

So lovely to read about Craig’s loving family. I hope your wonderful memories of him will bring you comfort. During my time working and riding with Craig he was a stand out. Kind, gentle, smart, strong. He will be missed.

It was a privilege to have known Craig, and it is one I shall cherish. He set us an example to live up to, and it won’t be easy.

The biking community has lost a good leader and all ’round nice guy. Craig was always ready and willing to help out on rides making sure folks were going the right way and helping them catch up. Fond memories.

Carol, My heart goes out to you & your family at this very sad time. Though I did not know Craig, I feel like I know him from your stories about him , in his biking experiences as well as his family interactions. Rest in the wonderful memories to cherish.

So sorry for this loss to all of us. I didn’t know Craig well but but appreciated his contributions to the Bike Club and certainly enjoyed the contacts I had with him through bike club events. Future events will not be quite the same without his cheery presence.

My family and I express our sincere condolences to the Mosley family. I was fortunate to be one of Craig’s many Dow colleagues who benefited from his kindness, wisdom, intellect and his willingness to mentor and help others. His caring nature extended well beyond the office. Craig set a wonderful example for all of us. Such a great guy. So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sometimes in life someone comes along who dedicates amazing amounts of time, energy, and passion to create wonderful experiences for others. Craig was such a person. I have seen places I would not have seen across the US – indeed across the world – because of Craig’s wonderful cycling tours. I am a better cyclist because of Craig. I also learned from Craig how to do things with spreadsheets that I think even Microsoft doesn’t know could be done. Craig managed diverse groups of people on his many tours and never once did I see him lose his cool as he herded us cats and dealt with our whining about this and that, when we needed an excuse for getting dropped. Craig was just one heck of a guy, and I am humbled and honored to have known him, and to call him my friend. Craig and I talked about a re-match climbing Mt. Ventoux, France, where he kicked my tail approximately one year ago. Craig, let’s take a rain-check on that…we will meet again…another mountain…another place…when destiny deems it so. Please don’t train too hard in the meantime, mate.

Please to know Craig and appreciate all of his help with everything related to SUMC and the Scouts.

Condolences to the family.

I will remember Craig for his servant’s heart and how he lived fully with a friendly smile for everyone he encountered. At Skyland UMC he served diligently in various ministries and positions. Yet he also quietly performed many tasks such as walking on the roof searching out leaks, cleaning up after CHOW, and removing kudzu. I admire the way he loved his “bride” and children. He was consistently kind and kept a positive outlook. The way he fully lived has left an impression on me. Live fully now.
I have imagined Craig’s transition from earth as servant to being joyfully welcomed by all the heavenly hosts who are God’s servants. I pray the Lord will bless Craig’s family and those who walked with him as each adjusts to the loss of such a good man.

I’m so sorry to he about Craig’s passing. He will certainly be missed a SUMC. Prayers to Carol and family.

Craig’s leadership, energy and service to his church community was a force to be reckoned with and his passing is a great loss. Rest in peace, friend and faithful servant! Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and the Mosley family. God bless.

He will be missed. He was our neighbor in Midland, a colleague at Dow, a golf buddy on so many weekend trips over the last 15 years, and most importantly he was a good friend for over 20 years. He was the first to offer a helping hand at the office and in the neighborhood. On our golf trips he was not only completing our foursome, his personality glued us together, he was so much fun to be around, but he also kept us out of trouble with his thoughtful, levelheaded approach. Craig was one of the calmest and most gentle people we have ever met, nothing in life could trigger him to get angry at anybody, except at himself after bad golf shot.
Carol, Colleen, Cara, and Cameron; we are so sorry for your loss, we feel with you, he will be missed.

I’m glad I got to know Craig, and I always enjoyed talking with him at our weekly Euchre games. He always had wonderful stories to tell about his biking adventures, or something to share about his children. He seemed to have a very calm and positive outlook on life, which was sincere and refreshing. I will miss him.

Carol and the Mosley family,
We are so sorry for your loss of such a dynamic person that was Craig. He was such a caring leader for the BRBC and we will miss his fun loving guidance for the club. I was an honor to be a member of the BRBC board with him. We hope your memories will eventually comfort you in this loss.

I consider myself one of the lucky ones to have had the pleasure to work with Craig and join him for many rides and cycling trips over the years. It is hard to believe that such a kind, thoughtful, generous, bright and joyful individual is no longer among us, but I take solace in the fact that he will be forever with us through the countless wonderful memories and stories that so many of us share, thanks to Craig. My heartfelt condolences to Carol, family and all of Craig’s friends.

Craig led a full and wonderful life and he is gone too soon. We will miss him around the euchre table more than words can express.

Craig was a good man. Kari & I knew Craig through Skyland United Methodist Church where we have been blessed by the presence of the Mosley family. He always lived according to the principles and values taught by Christ, with kindness and understanding for all. It is a difficult time dealing with Craig’s death at such an early age. May his family feel God’s presence as a comforting grace during this time of such sadness and grief. Our prayers remain with Carol, Colleen, Cara, Cameron, and family.

Carol and family. I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving husband and father. God has instilled in our being the necessity to hurt and mourn the loss of loved ones. It sucks. But as deeply as it can be, the hurt is necessary for us humans to appreciate life and love. It is meant so we do not take life for granted. I do know one thing for sure. Craig is looking out for all of you. It may be a small thing, it may be subtle, but there will be days when something negative turns into a positive out of the blue. That will be Craig. When you dream about Craig, think about what he says or does. That will be your husband and father letting you know he is watching over and loving you with all his heart. I am so sorry that another really good person died too young.

I was fortunate to become included in some of Craig’s many adventures and friends after he left Midland. He was a truly compassionate friend and leader, so incredibly patient and supportive with all of the extremely detailed logistics, obstacles and whining of cyclists. His joy in cycling and hanging out with his friends was infectious. We are all richer from having spent time with him. Although his time with us was far too brief, the relationships and experiences he built will live on.

My heart reaches out to the entire Mosley family. Those of us who are friends and followers of Craig join you in cherishing a truly wonderful man.

I was part of Craig’s Michigan Diaspora group, even though I left Michigan 20 years before I met Craig. Craig welcomed me on cycling adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains, across the US and around the world. He brought us together by planning, in extreme detail, so many wonderful journeys. As the slowest in the group (captain of the turtles) Craig was always waiting for me on the summit with words of encouragement and a kind smile. We shared so many good times on and off the bike. I miss him very much.

Sending thoughts of strength, sympathy and love from afar.

Elizabeth

Craig had a smile that could light up a room and an unmatched sense of humor. He was so full of life and his memory will live on in all of us. Anyone who was lucky enough to spend time with Craig was truly touched by his presence. Carol, I am deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words great enough, only prayers and love to you and your family.

Craig came back to support me on a ride where I was lagging behind and about to get lost. That’s how I met him. A kind, gentle, caring fellow cyclist and human being. I am so sorry for the great loss of his family. May God give you comfort and strength as you navigate through this time.

Carol… we are saddened to hear the news of Craig’s passing. Although we did not know him well (mainly from sitting behind you two in church), Craig was always friendly and dedicated to helping others and giving of himself. May the difficult times you are experiencing eventually be filled with loving memories of a life well lived.

I simply can’t wrap my head around the fact that Craig is gone. As I reflect on the wonderful cycling adventures that he planned for us, all over the country and world, I realize that my life was much richer because Craig was a part of it. I also feel that I have a great role model to follow. I want to be more Craig-like! He was one of the kindest man I have ever met. He was known for ability to ascend mountains on his bike and loved it, but that never stopped him from riding back to encourage some of us slower riders. He developed detailed spreadsheets of our rides each day during our trips, and one would expect that he might freak out if we diverted from “The Plan.” But he never did. He went with the flow, and almost loved it when obstacles came up to challenge his logistical skills. I remember on one trip, I had the opportunity to join friends in NYC on the back end of it, but was overwhelmed with the logistics. I pretty much gave up on this side trip, and casually mentioned it to Craig. Next thing I knew, he had it all figured out. I did go on the trip, and his logistics worked to a T! Craig was always thinking of others and doing sweet things… like proudly presenting me with a bag of Cheetos whenever we got together. He knew it was my favorite junk food but that I never bought it for myself. Now who will get my Cheetos for me? Another cherished memory of Craig was when he and I dragged a trailer across the country after our Pacific NW trip. It took 2 days and the highlight was stopping at Wall Drugs. After viewing signs along the highway advertising this place for 100s of miles, we knew we had to visit. We were like kids in a candy store! Another thing I am grateful for and have always admired is Craig’s ability to bring together people who share a love of cycling – many of whom joined us on Craig’s various trips and are now good friends with Curt and I. So many memories of a wonderful human being! I sure will miss this guy. My heart goes out to Carol and the entire family. Take care, and let’s all work on being more Craig-like!

Carol, Colleen, Cara and Cameron- I’m so sorry for your loss. Craig was one of the most amazing people I’ve known. As all the stories here reflect, he was always quick to make someone feel welcome or check to make sure everyone was okay. His kindness, compassion and unique humor will be missed by so many.

Such sad news to hear of Craig’s passing. We have such good memories of Craig and the “KI” crowd. Waterskiing with Craig and others on “yellow boat” in Lake Cumberland the the lakes around Cincinnati remains some of the best summer memories of those years. One boating day stands out: Mark W, Craig, and I boated up the Ohio to visit a friend who lived? camped? up river. On our way back, a major storm blew in just as we entered the locks. Craig’s little boat was pretty small for such an adventure. We put the up canopy and I reached out to try to keep the windshield clear. As the doors of the downstream locks opened to the storm, it felt like something out of Exodus. I think we all were scared, but Craig was cool as a cucumber. Needless to say, we made it back to dock successfully, but that might have been the sign it was time for a bigger boat. I also remember playing many many hands of Euchre with Craig. No one could ever prove he was slight of hand, but whenever he dealed, he always seemed to get a loaner. To this day, whenever someone deals themselves a loaner, I think of Craig and wonder….how did it do it?

Gary recalls Craig joining the Wild Bill’s golf outing in northern Michigan a few times. And wasn’t Craig the one who got so frustrated with a drive that he tossed the tee marker into the woods??

I am so sorry for your loss, Carol. Even though we haven’t seen you guys for many years, you and your family have a fond place in our hearts. Looks like Craig touched the lives of many people in Midland, Asheville, and beyond. My heart breaks for you losing him so unexpectedly. Craig’s life is a reminder that every day is a gift. May his memory, and God’s loving embrace support you and your family as you move forward in life. Love, Christy

I am so sad to hear about Craig. I had the pleasure of meeting and riding with him a couple of years ago. As a visitor to the area from the UK, I emailed BRBC to get some local information on where to ride – not really expecting a reply. Craig not only replied, he met me for a ride, arranged for me to meet his friends on other days, gave me travel advice, checked up on me and even lent me a wheel when mine broke! He made me feel incredibly welcome and I have enjoyed his messages and comments on Strava after my trip. I had hoped to ride with him again one day but will not forget his friendly and caring personality. It must be a huge loss to his friends and family – thoughts to all.