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Alfred Cosbitt Obituary

Mr. Alfred F. Cosbitt, of Bay City, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born to the late Frank and Delia (LaCross) Cosbitt on February 12, 1917 in Alpena, MI. Alfred was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Irene Putzig, in 2010. He retired as Vice President of Habitant Fence Company. Surviving is his daughter, Candace (James) Tacey; granddaughters, Stacie (Alan) Story and Kristie (Mark) Schmidt; and great-grandsons, Benjamin and Andrew Story, Connor and Carter Schmidt. Alfred was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and William. The Funeral and Committal Service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. John W. Wernecke. Private interment will be in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions for the Alzheimer's Association or charity of your choice will be available at the funeral home. www.gephartfuneralhome.com. Special thanks to Alfred's caregivers: Barb, Linda, Edwina, Kim, Terri, Lou and Kacey for the loving care they gave him.

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Published by Bay City Times on May 5, 2015.

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Hines

May 6, 2015

With sympathy wishing you many peace filled memories 2nd Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you."

Evie "D"

May 5, 2015

The "long goodbye" has finally concluded. I know there's been many tears shed over the loss of your loved one before he finally left you. I wish for you the joy of many happy memories of him, as he was before his illness changed him. We'll be thinking of you and hope to visit with you soon. Evie & Ray.

The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home

May 5, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Toni Kloha

May 4, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about your lose. I enjoyed talking to Al as he would walk around the block. Miles sure loved to talk to his buddy Al. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Colton

May 4, 2015

My humblest condolences for the loss of such a fine man.

O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world, do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the souls of Thy departed servants in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which they have committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin, for Thou only art without sin, Thy righteousness is to all eternity, and Thy word is truth.

For Thou are the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servants who have fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.

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