Hubert Dwayne Cozine passed away July 5th, 2023, at his son and daughter-in-love’s home (Rick and Jeanne Cozine) in Pontotoc, MS, where he had resided the past five and a half years.
Hubert was born May 25th, 1932, to Vern and Irma Cozine in Washington, KS. Hubert, his parents and sister Doris lived near or in Washington during his childhood. He excelled in track while attending Washington High School. He met his future wife, Wanda Brandon, while attending high school.
Hubert and Wanda were married on September 25, 1954, at the Methodist Church in Washington, KS. They moved to rural Holmesville, Nebraska in 1960. Hubert worked for the Beatrice State Development Center until he retired at 65 years of age. He often worked at least one or two extra jobs to make extra money while Wanda raised their family. Hubert and Wanda were married for over 62 years.They were long-time members of the Holmesville, NE Church of the Brethren.
Hubert had a true servant’s heart and was often found working on home projects for family, friends, and the community. Hubert and Wanda enjoyed traveling across the country to visit their children and grandchildren. They eventually left their home of 50 years near Holmesville, NE, to reside near their youngest son Royce in Barnard, MO. After Wanda passed away, Hubert began to spend winters with his son, Rick and his family in Mississippi. He moved down to their house full time in 2018.
Hubert enjoyed traveling with Rick and his family along with his beloved dog, Skippy. Skippy has been his constant companion over the last 9 years. Hubert enjoyed time spent with family playing games or just sitting outside on the porch. Hubert enjoyed the visits from each of his children and their families as his health was failing over the last few months and also getting to see many of them in Branson, MO a few weeks ago.
Hubert is survived by his sister, Doris Ryser (Teri, Cathy, Krista, Jeff and Jennifer); sons – Randy and Carolyn of Lincoln, NE. (Deborah and Crystal); Rod and Suzette of Lincoln, NE, (Jena, Chelsey, Derek, Colin, James and Zachary), Rick and Jeanne of Pontotoc, MS,(Nicole, Amy and Jamie); Royce and Deanna of Guilford, MO, (Gayle, Jason, Brandon and Bryce); and daughters Rolana and Duff McCafferty of Rapid City, SD, (Kaitlin and Ryan); Renae and Tom Marshall of Hinesburg, VT, (Zach and Tyler); and Roleta and Will Vraspir of Hastings, NE, (Nick, Ashley and Logan), as well as 29 great-grandchildren, He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda and his parents, Vern and Irma Cozine.
There will be no public service. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc assisted the family.
