THE REGISTER-GUARD Eugene, Oregon 28 January, 1998 HERSCHEL COSBY FALL CREEK-The graveside funeral will be held Jan. 29 for Herschel Eugene, "Gene" Cosby of Fall Creek, who died Jan. 24 of heart failure. He was 74. Cosby was born May 10, 1923, in Rogersville, Mo., to Leonard and Pearl Cosby. After graduation from high school, he joined the Navy and served as a Motor Machinist's Mate, Firs Class. He married Willetta Greenhaw in Rocky, Okla., on June 14, 1944. Cosby worked 21 years at the Firestone tire and rubber factory in South Gate, Calif. He then farmed for 33 years. He was a member of the American Legion and volunteered as a leader for Future Farmers of America and 4-H. Survivors include his wife; his parents, Leonard and Inez Cosby of Marcola; a son, Larry, and a daughter, Cindy Patterson, both of Fall Creek; two brothers, Ellis of Fall Creek and Austin of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Thursday's service will be at 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Springfield. Major/Fred- ericksen Springfield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Major/Fredericksen Springfield Funeral Home, 112 N A, Springfield OR 97479 541-746-9667