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George Emanuel Cosby Sr.

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George Cosby Obituary

George Emanuel Cosby Sr., age 79, of Richmond, passed away November 5, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Virgie. Cherishing his memories are sons, George Cosby Jr. (LeeVerta) and Pondexter Cosby; grandson, George Cosby III; brother, Ernest Cosby (Edith); a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Mr. Cosby was a retired employee of the American Tobacco Co. and a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Cosby officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2003.

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Talauna Sims, BSW

November 12, 2003

On behalf of Ruxton Health of Stratford Hills, we would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss. We hope you find strength to overcome your time of sorrow.

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November 12, 2003

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