In lieu of flowers, the Moses family is asking that donations be made to one or both of the attached scholarship programs (Collin County and/or DBU).

https://www.collin.edu/foundation/give/fred-moses-memorial

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/22404/donations/new?designation=fredandmazziemosesendowedscholarshipfund&

Fred Nelson Moses was born in Coward, South
Carolina on June 6, 1949. Raised in humble
beginnings, he was the seventh of ten children born
to the late Otis and Elveta Lewis Moses.

At the age of five, Fred's father died after suffering an illness.
Later, his father's former employer moved the family to an
abandoned house approximately ten miles from his childhood
home where they reestablished their sharecropping skills to
survive.

While enrolled in grade school, Fred met Mazzie Burgess of
Coward, South Carolina. With a passion for politics and interest
in the Republican Party, Fred became actively engaged in high
school. In 1970, he married Mazzie and raised their daughter,
Michelle, and son, Frederic.

With aspirations of becoming a business owner, Fred enrolled at Connecticut State Community
College Housatonic in Bridgeport. In 1974, he graduated with an Associate of Business
Management Degree.

With a thirst for knowledge and education, Fred obtained a Bachelor of Science in Marketing
at the University of Bridgeport. After matriculation, he entered the political arena as an elected
Justice of Peace in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

His quest to formulate a strong business acumen led him to a fiscal management program with
General Electric Supply Company where he worked for over eleven years. Later, he continued
his educational quest and graduated from the Kellogg School of Management's Advanced
Management Education Program. In 1980, seeking a bright future, the family moved to Plano,
Texas.

In 1985, Fred and Mazzie utilized their savings and established Telecom Electric Supply Co.
Still in existence, the firm is based on Matthew 5:41: "If anyone forces you to go one mile, go
with them two miles."

Fred represented the City of Plano as a committed citizen for decades serving in multiple
capacities throughout his career. In 2008, his passion for politics continued when he was
elected as the first Black Precinct Chair and Chair of the Collin County Republican Party.
To bring awareness to the importance of politics, Fred and Mazzie established the African
American Republican Club where they mentored and educated residents throughout their
marriage.

Committed to serving others, Fred and Mazzie were acknowledged as staples in the
community. Concerned with the educational future of college-bound students of color in Plano,
Fred helped charter the Plano Community Forum; together they created charitable and
educational endeavors to promote opportunities for communities. Due to several illnesses
during their union, Fred sponsored numerous efforts designed to eradicate cancer and heart
disease. Many of their philanthropic contributions were provided anonymously.

Fred and Mazzie established an endowment at Collin College in May2004, to provide annual
scholarships to students. In 2006, Collin College recognized their contributions with a Living
Legend Award, one of the most prestigious acknowledgments by the college. Fred served as
Collin College Board Trustee in 2017. The couple continued their charitable contributions and
scholarship endowments at several colleges and universities. For over 48 years, Fred and Mazzie
reshaped communities in Connecticut and Texas until she passed.

Honoring his Alma Mater, Fred established an endowment scholarship fund with the University
of Bridgeport (UB) to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and a commitment
to service. This positioned recipients for life and leadership. He also served on the UB Board of
Trustees.

Due to Fred's tireless work as a proponent of minority and small business ownership, Fred
received numerous awards, including the Christian Business Leadership Award from the CEO
Institute, Minority Vendor of the Year - Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development
Council, and others. He established the Fred Moses Minority Business Award, an annual award
provided by the Plano Chamber of Commerce. He served as the chamber's first Black Chair of
the Board.

In 2019, Fred was inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum. His
accomplishments are vast and historical. His accolades include the Dallas Baptist University
Tom Landry Leadership Award. In addition to his involvement as a board member, Fred has also
served as Chairman of the Plano Economic Development Board, Chairman of the Plano
Community Home (Senior Citizen Housing Board), Commissioner - State of Texas General
Services Commission, Commissioner - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
Commission, Collin College President's Circle and Foundation Board, the Dallas/Fort Worth
Minority Supplier Development Council, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Plano
Partners Mentor Program, the United Way of Plano, and the Plano Metro Rotary Club.

In 2021, Fred married Mary Hynes Moses. During their union, they continued the work of
political and community engagement. Inspired by their kindred journey of being widowed, Fred
and Mary established Olive Branch 4 Widow Ministry, a non-profit organization, designed to
assist communities with grief, loss, and new beginnings.

In 2024, Fred and his son, Frederic, were recognized by the Dallas Fort Worth Minority
Development Supplier Council with an E- Award, for business excellence. Fred was recently
selected by the Verna's HELP Foundation, to be honored in June as one of "Dallas Living
Legends" at the Ninth Annual Empowerment Brunch.

One of Fred's greatest joys was involvement with Shiloh Baptist Church, where he served as
Class V Sunday School leader, Vice-Chairman of the Deacon Board, and Minister of over 45
years. During his tenure with the church, he volunteered and supported countless students and
communities. He proudly continued the legacy of John Freeman Hightower by serving as
treasurer for the Plano Child Care Learning Academy in the Douglass Community in Plano. In
tribute to his service, the infant room is named in his honor.

Fred Nelson Moses is preceded in death by his parents Otis and Elveta Lewis Moses; eight
siblings; his wife of 48 years, Mazzie B. Moses, Left to cherish him with loving memories:
wife, Mary Moses; one brother, Oral Moses of Atlanta, Georgia and sister, Lula Brown of
Bridgeport, Connecticut; five children, Michelle (Kenny) Moses-Meeks of Plano, Texas,
Frederic (Christy) Moses of Garland, Texas, Donald Hynes of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Jennifer
Hynes-James (Jebarro) of Red Oak, Texas, Desmond Hynes of Glenn Heights, Texas
(Yaconda); grandchildren, Taylor Meeks, Tylre Meeks, Jessica Nixon (Caleb), Jalyah James,
Jasmyne James, Desmond Hynes Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended
family and friends coast to coast.