Carl Cosby

Carl Cosby, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 20, 2025, in Lacombe, Louisiana. Carl was born on September 7, 1946, in Richmond, VA. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school which led him to the Vietnam war. After his time in the Navy, he settled in Philippines and started his family. There, his career with the Navy Exchange began where he would eventually retire as a logistics manager. In 2001, he lost his wife Norma after 35 years of marriage. His career with the NEX took him from Philippines to Guam and eventually Japan, where he retired in 2014. After retiring from the NEX, Carl joined his daughter in Lacombe, LA. He became a member of Saint John of the Cross church and the Knights of Columbus, where he immensely enjoyed his new extended family. Carl's legacy includes 5 children plus one adopted, 18 grandkids and 8 great grandkids. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church (Community Center), 61030 Brier Lake Drive Lacombe, LA. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation on Thursday after 9:00 A.M. until funeral time. Following the Funeral Mass, everyone is welcome to join us for a repast gathering at the Lacombe VFW (Davis-Moran Post 8290) 2800 Main St. Lacombe, La. 70445 for reflections & refreshments. A dual Inurnment for Carl and his wife will be held at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Rd. Slidell, Louisiana 70460, on Wednesday, September 3, at 10:00 A.M. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.