Jack Mozingo Obituary, Kinston Fire DPT, has passed away

Publish date: 2024-05-04
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Jack Mozingo Obituary, Death – Jack was destined for firefighting. From childhood to falling asleep at the firehouse as a teenager, Jack knew his calling. He worked for Kinston Fire Department before retiring from Greenville. Jack addressed every call with zeal, from battling fires to helping with traffic accidents. The river held some of Jack’s favorite memories. Boat trips were usually exciting. Family gatherings on the river were always anticipated and treasured.

Jack was never idle with his unmatched work ethic. He pressure-washed a friend’s house days before leaving. Jack groomed Little Jack for life as a problem-solver and doer by instilling hard work and curiosity. Jack taught Little Jack everything from heavy machinery to trailer backing. Jack was strong, hardworking, and macho, but Logan, his princess, melted him like wax. She was daddy’s daughter from birth. He even danced with Logan during her performances. Jack will do anything for her.

Jack knew he had to win Christie’s heart after seeing her. Jack, uncharacteristically romantic, visited Christie every day at the bank to deposit a dollar to talk to her. Jack wanted Christie to know he loved her, was thinking of her, and would always be close by by leaving a rose in the bank drive-thru drawer and sounding the fire engine horn when passing the Credit Union. Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church will host a memorial ceremony for Jack on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 3 p.m. Friends can see the family between 1:30-2:45 p.m. and other times at home.

Still to cherish Jack is survived by his beloved wife of over 25 years, Christie Cole Mozingo; children, Logan Elizabeth Mozingo and Jack Cole Mozingo, III; step-father, William Parrott Heath; father-in-law, Ronnie Pearson and wife, Janet; mother-in-law, Ellene White Cole; brother-in-law, Jeremy Cole Pearson and wife, Kelly; step-brothers, William Russell Heath and wife, Joy, and Michael Shawn Heath and wife, Melissa; step-siblings, Colton Cole and Taylor McCall His parents, Minnie Foster Heath and Jack Cole Mozingo, died before him. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Box 144, Mocksville, NC 27028 (https://ncfff.org/donate/). Online condolences are available at www.rousefh.com. La Grange’s Rouse Funeral Home handles arrangements.

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