John Canada Cosby

Background

Cosby, John Canada was born on November 24, 1929 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Canada and Mildred Bernice (Cooper) Cosby.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Furman University, 1951. Postgraduate, Episcopal Division School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981.

Career

Reporter, copy desk staff Greenville (South Carolina) News, 1951-1958. Director Miramar Conference Center, Newport, Rhode Island, 1958-1961. Executive secretary speakers bureau Episcopal Church, New York City, 1961-1964, director diocesan press service, 1964-1967.

Assistant ecumenical officer Episcopal Church Center, 1967-1971. Director Bement Camp & Conference Center, Charlton Depot, Massachusetts, 1972-1981. Executive director Summit Conference Center, Browns Summit, North Carolina, 1981-1982.

Executive director Huston Camp & Conference Center, Gold Bar, Washington, 1983—1988. Manager Washington Marketing Group, Inc., Monroe, 1990—1993. Chairman religious affiliated camps, 1988—1992.

Assistant to the president Council Christian Unity Indianapolis Christian Church, 1994—1998. Member staff tasting room Chateau Morrisette Winery, since 2001.

Achievements

• John Canada Cosby has been listed as a noteworthy Lay professional church worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Augustine Fellowship, since 2003. Board directors Community Foundation New River Valley, since 1995, Sex Abuse Treatment Alliance, Inc., since 1998. Member of American Camping Association (board directors 1988-1990), Lions (president Floyd chapter 2004-2005).

Interests

• Avocations: music, theater, art, cooking. traveling.

Connections

Son of John Canada and Mildred Bernice (Cooper) C., m. Mary-Stuart Parker, June 5, 1954. Children: J. Stuart, Williams C., Ellen Parker, LauraElizabeth.

Father:

John Canada Cosby

Mother:

Mildred Bernice (Cooper) Cosby

Spouse:

Mary-Stuart Parker

child:

Williams C. Cosby

child:

Laura Elizabeth Cosby

child:

Ellen Parker Cosby

child:

J. Stuart Cosby