William D. Cozine, Jr.

William D. Cozine Jr. passed away August 28, 2016 in Versailles, Missouri at the age of 85 years. He was born on December 9, 1930 in Lesterville, Missouri, son to the late William Sr. and Minnie (Funk) Cozine. On April 28, 1951 he was united in marriage to Iris Juanita Lorentz who preceded him in death on June 30, 2011. To this union five children were born: Diane Eddings who preceded him in death, William Cecil Cozine and wife Brenda of Festus, Missouri, Eric Cozine and wife Johnni of Desoto, Missouri, Maureen Cozine of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and Arnold Cozine of Festus, Missouri. William is also survived by brothers Gene Cozine of Desoto, Missouri and Joe Cozine of Pilot Knob, Missouri; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. William is preceded in death by his parents William Sr and Minnie Cozine, his wife Juanita Cozine, his daughter Diane Eddings, brothers Thurman, Jackie, Jim and...