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William Frederick Cosby STATE ROAD, NC - William Frederick Cosby, 74, of State Road (Elkin), North Carolina, formerly of Charleston, SC, husband of Patricia Rentz Cosby, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 17, 2013. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 1:00 pm until time of service. William was born June 22, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late William L. Cosby and Minnie Monroe Cosby. He was a retired Vice-President of Brendle's and Brenco Inc., located in Elkin, NC. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cosby of State Road, NC; daughter, Chrysti Cosby of New York, NY; son, William F. Cosby, Jr. of NJ; one grandson, Brandon Rentz Cosby of Leland, NC; and a sister, Virginia Cosby Orton of Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation, 180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin, North Carolina 28621. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2013.

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Crystal Ellison

January 1, 2026

Had the pleasure of knowing Bill from a property that he had owned along with 3 other gentleman and Bill for sure was the most hands on. He was instrumental in the success of the hotel at that time was the Sheraton Plaza and changed flags to keep with current times and after the passing of another owner we all gathered at the hotel outside for a formal picture who was obligated to sale due to heirs wishes. We were a Crown Plaza the elite among Holiday Inns. Bill was loved and respected by all and treated each of the staff like family. My husband Ward Was the GM and I worked bev functions we had the opportunity to travel across the US A and visit a number of major cities with Bill as our guide. He was more than an owner he was my friend. I thought of him as I was passing through Elkin and regrettably heard of his passing. He lived a full life and left places better than when he arrived . Fly high Bill. Condolences to the family he leaves behind.
- Crystal Ellison- Cathey and Ward Cathey

Bill & Judy Walker

August 21, 2013

Pat, Billy and Chrysti,
You are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless and keep you in the days ahead.

Kacie Reece

August 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Bill, he was a wonderful man with a great spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Judy Walker

August 21, 2013

Pat, Billy and Chrysti,
You are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless and keep you in the days ahesd.

Gail Steele

August 20, 2013

John & I are very sorry to learn about Bill. We know he lived a good life & made many fond & loving memories. Our prayers are with you at this time. May he RIP. In remembrance, John & Gail Steele

Carroll & Judy Lee

August 20, 2013

Billy has helped many people in his life and Judy and I are among the many. We cannot begin to express our love and friendship for what he provided to us over the past 45 years. He was there when we needed him. He is mainly responsible for who we are today. May God bless his soul and may God continue to bless Pat, Chrysti and Bill Jr. Our prayers are with you.

Joe Perry

August 19, 2013

You will be always be missed very much . Love you ! Lowes Proservices of Elkin N.C.

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