Individual Details
Jeffery Machen Cosby
(6 Nov 1961 - 29 Apr 2017)
Jeffrey Machen Cosby, 55, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends.
Jeff was born on November 6, 1961 to Mabel and Ozy Cosby at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Jeff enjoyed his early years spending time at the Columbus Boys Club. He graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus, GA and attended Auburn University and Pensacola Junior College.
Jeff worked for Royal Cup Coffee for 27 years where he was named Manager of the Year and Territory Manager of the Year. He received the Bill Bolus Honorary Heart of the Lion award in 2014.
Jeff was a member of the Krewe of Lafitte, Fiesta of Five Flags and Fiesta Conquistadors. He was on the Krewe of Lafitte Court in 2005, a Knight in the Fiesta Court in 2007 and was Aide de Camp to Lafitte LXVI.
Jeff is survived by his wife and soul mate, Mary Lou Cosby; favorite daughter, Brittany Cosby Esser (Mitch); parents, Mabel and Ozy Cosby; brothers, James Cosby (Janel), Donnie Cosby (Darlene) and Barry Cosby (Ginger); sisters, Cathy Evans (Bill), Pam Mickle (Benny), Carol Allen, Faye Cosby and Kim Clark; stepsons, Michael Pyle and Christopher Pyle (fiancé, Christina Baraty) and special friends, Sammie and Newman Rodgers and Dick Brittain.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Michael Hoffman officiating.
The family would like to give a special thanks to: Dr. Sunnenburg and staff at Sacred Heart Oncology, the nurses back in chemotherapy, especially Lois Gaston and the nurses on St. Catherine’s floor.
Jeff was born on November 6, 1961 to Mabel and Ozy Cosby at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Jeff enjoyed his early years spending time at the Columbus Boys Club. He graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus, GA and attended Auburn University and Pensacola Junior College.
Jeff worked for Royal Cup Coffee for 27 years where he was named Manager of the Year and Territory Manager of the Year. He received the Bill Bolus Honorary Heart of the Lion award in 2014.
Jeff was a member of the Krewe of Lafitte, Fiesta of Five Flags and Fiesta Conquistadors. He was on the Krewe of Lafitte Court in 2005, a Knight in the Fiesta Court in 2007 and was Aide de Camp to Lafitte LXVI.
Jeff is survived by his wife and soul mate, Mary Lou Cosby; favorite daughter, Brittany Cosby Esser (Mitch); parents, Mabel and Ozy Cosby; brothers, James Cosby (Janel), Donnie Cosby (Darlene) and Barry Cosby (Ginger); sisters, Cathy Evans (Bill), Pam Mickle (Benny), Carol Allen, Faye Cosby and Kim Clark; stepsons, Michael Pyle and Christopher Pyle (fiancé, Christina Baraty) and special friends, Sammie and Newman Rodgers and Dick Brittain.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Michael Hoffman officiating.
The family would like to give a special thanks to: Dr. Sunnenburg and staff at Sacred Heart Oncology, the nurses back in chemotherapy, especially Lois Gaston and the nurses on St. Catherine’s floor.
Events
| Birth | 6 Nov 1961 | Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia | |||
| Divorce | 29 Aug 1995 | Escambia County, Florida - Living |  |  | |
| Residence | 30 Dec 2000 | Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida | | | |
| Death | 29 Apr 2017 | Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida | |||
| Burial | Christ Episcopal Church Columbarium, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Brittany Cosby (1990 - ) |
| Father | Ozy Greer Cosby (1926 - 2018) |
| Mother | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Cathy Mabel "MeMe" Cosby (1954 - 2018) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Marsha Gaye Cosby (1955 - 1955) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Divorce
Jeffrey Machen CosbyEvent Type: Divorce
Event Date: 29 Aug 1995
Event Place: Escambia, Florida
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Residence
Jeffrey Machen CosbyAlso Known As Name: Jeffrey Cosb
2nd Also Known As Name: Jeffery Cosby
3rd Also Known As Name: Jeff M Cosby
Event Date: 30 Dec 2000-10 Jan 2009
Event Place: Pensacola, Florida, United States
Birth Date: 6 Nov 1961
Address: Pensacola, Florida 32504
2nd Address: Pensacola, Florida 32514
2nd Address Date: 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address: Pensacola, Florida 32503
3rd Address Date: 8 Aug 1984-01 Dec 2002
Possible Relatives: Elizabeth B Cosby, Elizabeth B Creech, Marylou Lou Delucciapyle
Endnotes
1. Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKZ7-6T4.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJW-QB73.
3. Find A Grave Memorial 178938484.