Hurstle Ray Cosby – age 89 of Maynardville, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1936. Hurstle served his country during the Korean War. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in New Tazewell. Hurstle worked for Roadway Express Trucking Company for 27 years and was a member of the Kerbel Shriners. Hurstle loved his farm and his special cat, Mr. Blue.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cosby; parents, Arthur and Jannie Cosby; son, Terry Cosby; stepson, Ricky Johnson; and sisters, Georgia Duncan and Eunice Mountain. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Rush and her husband, Frankie: stepsons, William Purvis and his wife, Denise, and Sammy Purvis; grandson, Brad Walker; granddaughter, Chelsea Walker Rouse; great granddaughter, Madison Disney; step grandsons, Robert Purvis and James Purvis; and step granddaughter, Ashlynne Bohannan.

The family will receive friends, 5:00 – 7:00 Thursday, October 15, 2026 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Robert Minton officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2026 at Trinity to proceed to Skaggs Cemetery for 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Military Honors provided by Tri County Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor of serving the family of Hurstle Cosby. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhom.net