Raymond H. "Ray" Cosby
Marriages
Donna Wilkins - 1950
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 A Notice - June 7, 2012
Raymond “Ray” Cosby, 82, Grand Junction, died June 3, 2012,
at Hospice Care Center.
A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Martin Mortuary.
Mr. Cosby was an electrician.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two sons, Rick and Michael,
both of Grand Junction; a brother, Don of Richmond, Va.; a sister,
Carleta Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 B Obit - June 8, 2012
Raymond H. Cosby passed away at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 3, 2012. He was 82.
Born to George and Gertrude Cosby on September 27, 1929,
Ray spent his childhood in the farmlands of Missouri and Illinois.
Later, after moving to Iowa, Ray met the love of his life,
Donna Wilkins. They married in 1950.
From 1952 to 1960 Ray served in the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry
Regiment as a Medic. Upon leaving the service, Ray became a skilled electrician. Although Ray's devotion was to his family, he also dedicated time to several organizations throughout his life including the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, the VFW, CAP, REACT, and enjoyed being an avid amateur radio operator.
Ray savored his many friendships and knew someone wherever he went. He enjoyed going out to eat and teaching his grandkids how to play poker. The fact that all 19 of his immediate family members stayed and visited with him in his final days is a testament to the true love and loyalty he engendered within them all. He was an outstanding man and will be greatly missed.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Donna of Grand Junction; two sons, Rick (Virginia) and Michael (Paige) Cosby, both of Grand Junction; one brother, Don Cosby of Richmond, VA; sister, Carleta Smith of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Lucas (Candis), Jesse (Shana), Rebecca (Sean), Quentin, Parker, and Sterling; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Jackson, Shanel, and Malaky.
The family invites all who knew Ray to a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary, 550 North Avenue, 81501. Condolences may be left at MartinMortuary. com.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 A Obit - June 7, 2012
Raymond H. Cosby passed away
at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 3, 2012. He was 82. Born to George and Gertrude Cosby on September 27, 1929, Ray spent his childhood in the farmlands of Missouri and Illinois.
Later, after moving to Iowa, Ray met the love of his life, Donna Wilkins. They married in 1950.
From 1952 to 1960 Ray served in the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry
Regiment as a Medic. Upon leaving the service, Ray became a skilled electrician. Although Ray's devotion was to his family, he also dedicated time to several organizations throughout his life including the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, the VFW, CAP, REACT,
and enjoyed being an avid amateur radio operator.
Ray savored his many friendships and knew someone wherever he went. He enjoyed going out to eat and teaching his grandkids how to play poker. The fact that all 19 of his immediate family members stayed and visited with him in his final days is a testament to the true love and loyalty he engendered within them all. He was an outstanding man and will be greatly missed.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Donna of Grand Junction; two sons, Rick (Virginia) and Michael (Paige) Cosby, both of Grand Junction; one brother, Don Cosby of Richmond, VA; sister, Carleta Smith of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Lucas (Candis), Jesse (Shana), Rebecca (Sean), Quentin, Parker, and Sterling; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Jackson, Shanel, and Malaky.
The family invites all who knew Ray to a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary, 550 North Avenue, 81501. Condolences may be left at MartinMortuary.com.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D In Memoriam - June 2, 2013
Ray Cosby
September 27, 1929 – June 3, 2012
Across the years
I have walked with you In the Redwood forrest
On Shores of sand An now your time
On earth is throughIn heaven too
You will hold my hand And I will walk with you
Just beyond the moon.
Miss you - to the moon and back
Donna
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D In Memoriam - June 1, 2014
Ray Cosby
September 27, 1929 - June 3, 2012
Till I Waltz again with you –
I’ll be looking at the moon but I’ll
be seeing you.
Miss You,
Donna
