Our Experienced Staff

Our Experienced Staff

OakCrest provides your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. Proudly, since 1881, we have been comforting and caring for Central Texas families, available any time of the day or night.

When a loved one passes, you need only make one call. From then on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.

Jim (Dr. Mo) Moshinskie

President / Funeral Director in Charge

  • Contact

    Email: James_Moshinskie@baylor.edu

    Office Phone: (254) 772-5272

    Fax: (254) 772-5695


  • About

    Jim, better known as Dr. Mo, started in the Funeral Service Profession over 50 years ago.  He earned a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Texas A&M, and has always felt that "Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life." He sincerely thanks God for leading him to a variety of helping professions.


    A licensed Funeral Director in Texas and Arkansas, Dr. Mo is Managing Partner of OakCrest Funeral Home. He also has served as the President since 1996 of Higginbotham Funeral Homes of Texas, Inc., primarily a family-owned corporation established in 1881 and based in Waco.


    Dr. Mo has lived in Waco for the past 42 years, and has taught in Business Analytics at Baylor University for 30 years. He has been named  an Outstanding Professor for several years.


    Dr. Mo's dedication to helping others has been reflected in his many multi-career successes and his active involvement in Waco community organizations and church life:


    - Waco Sunrise Rotary Club, Past President

    - Alzheimer's Association, Waco Memory Walk staff

    - St. Louis Catholic Church, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Pastoral Council chair

    - St. Louis Catholic School, Chair, Board of Advisors; Financial Committee

    - St. Louis Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, District Director of District 112 (Waco-Marlin)

    - Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men, Bible Class Instructor

    - Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Officer

    - Community Providence Hospice, Chair, Board of Advisors

    - Men's Prayer Breakfast, Sponsor

    - Bible Teacher, Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men since 2004

    - Baylor University faculty since 1996, Outstanding Professor 2013

    - TKE Fraternity advisor on Community Stepping-Out Projects

    - Founder of Waco's first paramedic-level ambulance service in 1982

Travis Garrett

Funeral Director / Pre-Need Advisor

  • Contact

    Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com

    Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272

    Fax: 254-772-5695

  • About

    Travis was born in Waco and then attended and graduated from China Spring High School.  Travis and his wife, Leah moved to Tyler, where Travis worked for East Texas Medical Center, earning the title of E.M.T. of the year in 2019 as an emergency medical technician.  He graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in business in 2021 with Suma Cum Laude honors.  He is a very active member of his community as an active member in Crawford Masonic Lodge # 585 and Meridian Masonic Lodge #268.  Travis is also a member of Karem Shrine in Waco.  He still holds a membership at Dixie Lodge # 272 in Troup, Texas, as well as # 25 Ascension Commandery in Tyler, Texas.   Travis is proud to call central Texas home again and dedicated to the families he serves.  

Vidal De Leon

Funeral Director

  • Contact

    Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com

    Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272

    Fax: 254-772-5695

  • About

    Vidal was born in Waco, and attended Waco schools, graduating from University High School.  He is very active in the Waco-McLennan County community, serving on many boards and commission. Vidal is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving on local and district levels, L.U.LA.C council 273, Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis School Advisory Board.  Vidal is a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. He is fluent in Spanish and the Spanish Culture, as well as an international speaker and Master of Ceremonies.  He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Science, for several years was a director at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home and is now a funeral Director with OakCrest Funeral Home. To meet the needs of the families and exceed their expectations, by providing a funeral service, memorial service or tribute that is personalized to reflect the life of the deceased, is Vidal’s promise to each family he serves.

Ashlie Devaney 

Business Manager

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Administrative Assistant / Media Specialist

Joe Rodriguez, Jr.

Funeral Director's Assistant


Joe is a lifelong resident of Waco. He is a 1972 graduate of Waco High School. He has been a faithful funeral director's assistant since 2011. Joe is a member of the Central Texas Catholic Men's Group for many years.  Joe proudly serves as a Sacristan and Head Usher at St. Louis Catholic Church for over 12 years. He assists with setting up visitations and funerals, and helping families with special needs. 

Manuel Chavez, David Diaz, Renee Golindo, Patricia Dresner, Hank Pfleiderer, and Tim Kissinger
  
Funeral Assistants

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