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Dr. John Miller Mosely, Jr. was a distinguished family physician and community leader, renowned for his lasting impact on healthcare in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Born on June 3, 1906, in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, he was the son of Dr. J. M. Mosely, Sr., who notably served as Superintendent of the Charity Hospital in Shreveport from 1924 to 1928.

Graduating from Tulane Medical School, Dr. Mosely arrived in Pointe Coupee to begin his medical practice. Over the years, he built a large and devoted patient base, earning a reputation as one of New Roads’ most trusted and popular physicians. In 1940, he founded the Mosely Clinic located at 160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA, a facility that started modestly with eight patient beds but soon became central to the community’s medical care.

Recognizing the clinic’s growth and the acute shortage of nursing staff during the mid-20th century, Dr. Mosely collaborated with the Sisters of St. Joseph, inviting them to assume operation and maintenance of the clinic in 1950. This partnership led to the establishment of the Sisters of St. Joseph Hospital, which eventually evolved into Pointe Coupee General Hospital, serving the broader community with expanded services and facilities.

Beyond his local contributions, Dr. Mosely served as Administrator of the Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge from 1966 to 1970. He also held the position of Assistant Clinical Director for the Baton Rouge Mental Health from 1965 to 1966. His professional leadership was matched by his deep personal commitment to family; he married Mary Scott Carruth of Catherine Plantation near Port Allen, and together they raised three children.

Dr. Mosely passed away on December 13, 1984, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy that endures in the medical institutions he helped build and the road named in his honor — Mosely Drive being a lasting tribute to his dedication to the health and well-being of Pointe Coupee Parish.

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