He was born April 10, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Olen and Emma Lena Burton Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Powell, five brothers, Raymond, Gilbert, Robert Lee, Ray and Lloyd “Tub” Powell and one sister, Ruth Tress.
Cosby served his Country in the U.S. Navy, was a member of American Legion Shawnee Post 193 in Louisville and a former store manager for Speedway.
Survivors include:
One daughter and son-in-law – Angela and Scott Riley of Louisville
Two sons – Rick Powell of Louisville and Steve Powell of New Albany, Indiana
Five grandchildren – Gage Riley and his wife Autumn, Branden Riley and his wife Taylor, Jacob Powell, Shane Powell and Angel Wiggers all of Louisville
Two great-grandchildren – Gabe Riley and Baylei Powell
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Friday, January 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Conover officiating
Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097
Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Friday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements