Jerome Cosby, 48, a resident of Prattville, AL, died peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., from Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing.

Jerome was a kind and loving husband, father, son, brother, and nephew, who will long be remembered for his zest for life, his love of children, and strength in time of adversity.

At the time of his death, he was a bus driver for the Autauga County Board of Education, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. C.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Murrow Cosby. He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Kim Hoggle Cosby; one daughter, Haley Cosby; one son, John-Mark Cosby; his mother, Shelby Orr; one brother, Derek Cagle; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends. Memorials in his honor can be made to the Jerome Cosby Fund, Community Bank and Trust, 1976 Highway 14 East, Prattville, AL

36066. The family will receive visitors at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Thursday two hours prior to his service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. To express online condolences, please visit www.prattvillememorial.com.