Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. — Manuel “Moe” James Mosbey, a Korean War veteran, loved playing the saxophone and was always ready to help others.

“He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 94.

Born in New Orleans, on March 6, 1931, he was a son of the late Manuel Joseph Mosbey and Odile Seibert Mosbey.

“Moe enlisted in the Army in 1947 and served in the Korean War,” his family wrote. “Upon his discharge, he moved to the Philadelphia area where he met his future wife, Margret McCann, to whom he was married for 64 years until her passing in 2016.

“He retired from Owens Corning in 1987 and soon after moved to Berne, to be close to his grandchildren. He then worked part-time as a mechanic for the Voorheesville bus garage and helped neighbors on their farms.

“Eventually the cold winters forced him to move south to Holden Beach, North Carolina in 2001.

“Growing up in New Orleans, he developed a love for music. Starting with the cornet in the Army band, he later took up the saxophone, which he played for the rest of his life. Moe played in multiple bands over the years, the Philadelphia Mummers marching bands, big jazz bands to three-piece pickups.

“He would play with anyone who wanted to jam. You could find him playing the national anthem before Little League games or at the gazebo in Altamont.

“He also was a decent mechanic and welder. Moe would work on anything from cars and buses to farm tractors. You knew he had worked on your car or lawn tractor as he would always leave behind his calling card — the infamous ‘toggle switch.’

“Always ready to help, he would carry a tape measure on his hip, a pencil in his sock, and love in his heart. He exhibited the true heart of Jesus to help and serve others.”

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Manuel James Mosbey leaves behind his daughter, Deborah (Charles) Dallas of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina; his son Jim (Cindy) Mosbey of Berne; his grandchildren, Daniel (Melissa) Mosbey, Wesley (Jessica) Mosbey, Aaron Mosbey, Ruby (Dan) Johnson, Kathy Dallas, Tracy Dallas, Mattthew Johnson; and his great-grandchildren, Dylan, James, Madison, Jayden, Brodie, Charlotte, Holden, Aaron, Brian, Anthony, Matthew, Kathy, Lula, Hagen, Kempfert, Norma, and Della.

“Love ya, Pop, and we are still looking for that puzzle piece!” the tribute said.

His wife, Peg (née McCann) Mosbey, died before him, as did his daughter, Theresa Mary Letteria.

A memorial service will be celebrated on March 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Rock Road Chapel at 96 Rock Rd. in Berne.