Lewis Franklin Cosby III Obituary
In loving memory of Lewis Franklin Cosby III (Knoxville, Tennessee), born in Johnson City, Tennessee, who departed this world on June 19, 2025 at the age of 75. Lewis Franklin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Lewis Franklin Cosby Jr. and Patricia Vance Cosby. He is survived by: his wife Lydia Clendenin Cosby; his sons, Lewis Franklin Cosby IV and Andrew Ross Cosby; his grandchildren, Lewis Franklin Cosby V (Luke), Madison Ashley Cosby, Wesley Paul Cosby and Millie Anne Cosby; his siblings, Patricia C. Clark of Knoxville, TN, Valda C. Holyfield (Chuck) of Flag Pond, TN, Daniel M. Cosby of Johnson City, TN and Vance Cosby (Donna) of Unicoi, TN; his sister-in-law Claudia Clendenin Withrow (Albert "Chip" Withrow); and his niece Patricia Holyfield Lane (John).
A man of deep integrity and quiet charity, Lewis cared profoundly for both loved ones and strangers, often giving generously without seeking recognition.
