James Clyde Mozingo, 76, Altus, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, with his family by his side. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
James was born on December 15, 1943 to James Woodie and Ruby Edith (Lucus) Mozingo in Toxey, Alabama. He joined the United States Air Force on July 27, 1966 and proudly served his country as an aircraft mechanic and in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on July 24, 1970. James married Julia Bridgewater on June 16, 1968 in Midland, Texas. He earned his associates degree at Western Oklahoma State College and worked for civil service at Altus Air Force Base until his retirement. He was a member of Lusk Baptist Church in Gilbertown, Alabama, Disabled American Veterans and The American Legion. James enjoyed auto mechanics, home repairs, vegetable gardening and tractors.
James was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandson, Jax Stewart, and a brother, Clifton Mozingo.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Julia, of the home; two sons, Chris Mozingo and wife, Liza, Nick Mozingo and wife, Kristie; two grandchildren, Lindsey Wallace and Tyler Mozingo; and one sister, Pat Broadhead.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans #33, PO Box 482, Altus, Oklahoma 73521.
Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuneralhome.com