William Allen Cosby

On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, William A. “Cos” Cosby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and Christ follower passed away. He was 79 years old. Born to Ray and Anna Cosby in Leadville, Colorado. Cos graduated from Petaluma High School in Northern California in 1963. He was a proud member of the U.S. Navy – serving 4 years – including a deployment in the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Oriskany Aircraft Carrier. After the Navy, Cos went on to successfully start, own and operate two Appliance Repair Businesses (one in Marin County, CA and the other in Lakeway, TX). He became known in Lakeway as the “Appliance Angel” because of his strong commitment to his customers – he spent many of his own Thanksgivings repairing his customer’s ovens so their Holidays went uninterrupted. He was just that kind of selfless guy. Cos loved sports and rooting on his favorite teams (49ers, Longhorns, SF Giants). He loved baseball in particular – spending many of cold days at the old Candlestick Park. He was thrown a bit of curveball himself in 2012 when he suffered a brain injury (subdural hematoma). Despite this set back, Cos - with his big personality, glowing optimism and Christ centered focus - found joy in life’s simple and important things: Church, Family, Outdoors, Grandkids, Dogs and his 100 year old Tarrytown transplant home in Lakeway (his little piece of heaven on earth). He dearly loved his Church, his Men’s Group and all the wonderful members of Grace Outreach. So many caring members supported Cos and Diane. They became close to several who they called their “adopted kids”; including Missy, David E., Leslie (Godchild), Chris & Kelly, Amber & Gregory, Kris and Bonnie. These caring individuals as well as their wonderful neighbors came along side them these last 5 years to assist in making their lives so much richer. The Cosbys are forever grateful for all the love, care and support! Cos is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Diane Cosby, his daughter, Jamie Burruss, his step-son, Fred Quandt, daughter-in-law, Stephanie Quandt, 3 beloved grandchildren (Sophie Quandt, Carter Quandt & Lainey Brown) and sisters Trudy Cosby and Kathy Flippin. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Cosby. The celebration of life service will be on Saturday, June 22nd at Grace Outreach Family Church at 1:00. The address is 20808 #A Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. For those unable to attend, Grace Outreach plans to livestream this service via Facebook at www.gofamilychurch.com. In lieu of flowers, Cos’ family asks that you consider making a donation to Grace Outreach in his honor.

William Allen Cosby

April 26, 1945 - May 29, 2024