Samuel Cosby

Samuel Cosby was born February 17,1961 to the late Eddie D. Mason Sr. and Eloise Mason in Baltimore, Maryland. He was destined to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2009.The Eldest of five children, Sammy (as he was lovingly called) is remembered as a bright, fun child and quite the prankster and athlete. He was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools where he attended Northwestern High School as a record-breaking track star. After graduation, Sammy began his career in the United States Armed Forces. After his brief service, he continued his work as a government employee with the United States Postal Service and the Sweetheart Cup Company.He met and married Sadie Turner on December 1, 1984. Together they were the parents of two children, Ronisha Turner and Samantha Cosby. A few years later, he fathered Ashley Cosby.In 2006, Sammy was given a new lease on life. Determined to make the best of it, he spent time with his family and found a new light in his granddaughter, Na’Shay Cox. He eagerly fell into his new role as “Daddy” (as Na’Shay affectionately called him) after hearing her mother and aunt address him as such. Samuel began a new career at the Mid- Atlantic Bakery Company and enrolled in the All-American Driving School where he successfully received his commercial driving license (CDL) in September 2008. Sam wanted the best for his family; in addition to bettering his own education he aided his daughter Ashley in receiving her high school diploma.Sammy LOVED to eat! With quite an appetite he frequented Cici’s, Golden Corral, and his favorite Cactus Willies Restaurants and looked forward to the time with his mother. Sammy LOVED us! His mother describes him as happy-go-lucky; his daughter Samantha as very thoughtful, and having the best hugs- big bear hugs; and his nieces Kiarra as “Arthur” as he struggled with his toughness and arthritis in his right arm. He will be sorely missed by all who have known him.Left to cherish his memory are: his mother, Eloise Mason; three daughters, Ronisha Turner, Samantha Cosby and Ashley Cosby; one granddaughter, Na’Shay Cox; four sisters, Dorothy Davis, Bernice Johnson, Yvonne Cosby and Sharon Collins; three brothers, Eddie D. Mason Jr., Otis Cosby, and Abraham Cosby; two brothers-in-law, Gregory Collins Sr., and Kelvin Johnson Sr.; one sister-in-law, Artisha Mason; a host of nieces and nephews, al whom he loved dearly; his good friend, Mr. Linwood Nelson whom he loved like a father; godmother, Angela Barnes; and friends, Sadie Turner and Lorenzo.

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Samuel Cosby

February 17, 1961 - March 14, 2009