Deacon Andrew Cosey, Sr., 54, of Wilmington, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Deacon Cosey was born on November 29, 1958 to the late James Bleton and the late Ollie Mae Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Wife: Wanda Renee Cosey

Children:
Demetrius Simpson,
Andrew Cosey, Jr.,
Shaquittia Simpson,
Laquisha Simpson,
Lillie Simpson

Grandchildren:
Caleb, Aaliyha, Reshauna, Kenneth, Keshawn, Genesis and Arrianna

Brothers:
Eric Cosley (Elma);
Jerome Hall

Sisters:
Lillie Tobias;
Mary Fleming;
Annie Watson (Drew)

God-parents: Thomas and Joyce Johnson

God-sister: Katrina Morris (James)

Special Mother: Luberta Henderson

Aunts:
Gladys Hardy (Leroy);
Curley Johnson (Paul);
Joanne Thompson (William);
Miriam Elliott (Otis)

Uncles:
Vernal Brailford;
Marvin Brailford

Mother and Father-in-law:
Richard and Delores Simpson

Sisters-in-law:
Cynthia George;
Sharon Watson (Robert);
Carol Reese (Anthony);
Angela Simpson;
Karen Brimley (Rev. Earl);
Kimberly Irving (Vernon);
Sherri Durant (Joseph)

Brother-in-law:
Richard Simpson, III

A very special niece:
Danielle Clark (Kelly)

Devoted Friend:
Rev. Jerry Pearson

The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point. Burial will be in the Bush cemetery.