Our Experienced Staff

Email: James_Moshinskie@baylor.edu

Office Phone: (254) 772-5272

Fax: (254) 772-5695

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

Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com

Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272

Fax: 254-772-5695

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.  

Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com

Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272

Fax: 254-772-5695

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.

Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com

Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272

Fax: 254-772-5695

Ashlie was born in Waco, attended local schools and graduated from A.J. Moore Academy in the top 10% of her graduating class.  She has a diverse management portfolio including managing a sports and billiards establishment in Odessa, TX for many years and as an overnight manager for HEB.  She worked as a 911 medical dispatcher with American Medical Response for a few years before joining the OakCrest family in July of 2023.  She has 3 children, Acineth, Kysen, and Valiegha.  Ashlie devotes her life to her family, as well as the families she helps to serve every day at OakCrest Funeral Home.