Henry H. Coslet Sr., 94, of rural Marshall, died Wednesday, September 29, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 4, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with Dr. Mike Parris officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Big Bend Retreat and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com
Born August 26, 1927, in rural Marshall, he was the son of the late Jesse Earl Coslet and Minnie Elvira Ledom Coslet. On November 27, 1946, he married Betty J. Johnson and they were blessed with over 74 years of marriage. Henry lived in Saline County his entire life and worked at Giger’s Garage in Slater for a few years before beginning his career at Lake City Arsenal where he retired after 32 years of service in 1983. Although Henry retired, he was always busy. He was always working in his yard, keeping it well-manicured, planting and maintaining his garden or he would often be found buying, selling and restoring old cars and trucks. Henry was a member of First Baptist Church, Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, Shade Tree Classic Car Club and a Mason.
In addition to his wife, Betty; he is survived by three children: Saundra K. Lasher of Marshall, Henry H. “Bud” Coslet Jr. (Leslie) of Marshall and David D. Coslet (Kim) of Marshall; five grandchildren: Stephanie Green (Jim), Judd Lasher (Kelly), Jeff Coslet (Christy), Joe Coslet (Nicki) and Meghan Brooke McKinney (Ryan); 12 great- grandchildren: Jordan Green, Trent Green, Jacob Lasher (Morgan), Caleb Lasher (Skylr), Ashley Lasher, Kelsey Winter (Cord), Dallas Coslet, Braylee Coslet, Channing Coslet, Crete Coslet, Harper Brooke McKinney and Deacon James McKinney; two great-great- grandchildren, Hallie Grace Winter and Brooks Lee Winter; a sister-in-law, Edith Coslet of Marshall; a brother-in-law, Bobby Dale Johnson (Ellie) of Slater; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, twin sons; Jimmy and Joey Coslet; and five brothers: Charles Ray Coslet, Leroy Coslet, Kenneth Coslet, Wayne Coslet and Jack Coslet.