David Cosby's Obituary
David L. Cosby, 70 of Germantown, Tn went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2019. He courageously fought his 2 year battle with cancer as he did everything in life, with Determination, Intention, Dignity and Grace. His wife Pat was by his side holding his hand as he peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pat Palmer Cosby. He was preceded in death by his Father Alfred D Cosby and Mother Mary McWherter Cosby. David had accepted Christ as his Lord & Savior and it was of utmost importance to him that he be obedient and follow in believers baptism prior to his 21st Birthday, which he did on December 3, 1969 at his church Highland Street Church of Christ, Memphis, Tn by his pastor Dr. Harold Hazelip. His new church home became Bellevue Baptist after he & Pat married.Another of David’s proud accomplishments was being an Eagle Scout with the Bronze Palm with Troop 79. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 6 years. David’s interests were Hunting on his family farm, Fishing, Skiing, and Golfing with his buddies.He graduated East High School and Memphis State University 1971 with a BS in Engineering Technology, Herff School of Engineering. He worked with his Dad at Cosby Construction Company until he retired in 1974. He was with Featherlite Precast 1978-1987 and Dunham, Inc from 1994 until he retired in 2010. After he retired he devoted his time to his farm, his happy place, on his John Deere tractor, fishing and deer hunting…mostly deer watching. He was a lover of all animals.The second love of his life was his little kitty “Stretch”. She wandered up at the farm and quickly became the “Queen of Everything” By Devine intervention she went to Heaven to be with her Daddy Monday 6/17/2019.David and Pat began their married life July 30, 1982 at Bellevue Baptist Church in the Garden, officiated by Dr. Ramsey Pollard. They will say their final earthly farewell at Bellevue Baptist in the Pollard Chapel. 2000 Appling Rd (I-240 & Appling) Cordova, Tn Visitation is Thursday 6/20/2019 11-12, Service 12. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tn If anyone wishes, donations may be made to West Cancer Clinic, Rescue and/or Animal Shelter or any charity of donor’s choiceArrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until the service time at 12 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Bellevue Baptist Church – Pollard Chapel. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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