From the Richmond Times-Dispatch 10/10/97
COSBY Joseph
Herman (Pop) Cosby, 82, of Richmond died October 5,
1997. He was a retired employee of 45 years from M. F. Neal
Tobacco Flavoring Company. He leaves to cherish his memory, seven
daughters, Doris Gaines, Geraldine Hicks, Alice Carter, Flora
Rainey, Florine Wilkerson, Juanita Hines and Evelyn Cosby; two
sons, Warren Cosby and Bilah Muhummad; one brother, Leroy Cosby;
47 grandchildren; 84 great- grandchildren; 10 great-great-grand
children; two daughters-in-law; four sons-in-law; one devoted,
Samuel Gaines; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and
friends, one devoted, Gwendolyn Thompson. Remains rest at Walter
J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where funeral
services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Richard Tucker
officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Wanda Rabb
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Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK,
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