Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch February 16, 1999 COSBY Frank Spencer Cosby of Richmond, Va., died Monday, February 15, 1999. He was 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Oglesby Cosby; two sons, Frank Spencer Cosby Jr. and his wife, Sue E. Cosby of Greenville, N.C., and William Sterrett Cosby and his wife, Brenda R. Cosby of Richmond; three grandchildren, Katherine Spencer Cosby, William Sterrett Cosby Jr. and Lisa M. Meeks. Mr. Cosby was born and raised in Richmond where he graduated from John Marshall High School in 1935 and the University of Richmond in 1939 where he was a member of ODK Honor Fraternity and Pi Kappa Alpha. He served in the 1st Division of the U.S. Army during World War II serving in combat in N. Africa, the invasion of Sicily, the D- Day invasion of France and the Battle of the Bulge. Decorations included a Silver Star and Bronze Stars. He was a prominent insurance executive in Richmond and served as a Vice President of Marsh & McLennan at his retirement. Mr. Cosby was a member of the Richmond Kiwanis Club and the Com monwealth Club. He served in a number of alumni leadership capacities at the University of Richmond, most recently serving as President of the Boatwright Society. One of the early members of River Road Church, Bap tist, he was a devoted servant of the church assuming a number of leadership roles. His life was a fabric of love and devotion. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, at River Road Church, Baptist. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church. Interment will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the River Road Church, Baptist, Building Fund or the charity of your choice.