April 15, 1953 ~ December 31, 2025 (age 72)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
After a brief and unexpected illness, Carl Maxwell “Max” Cosby II left this earth and entered into his heavenly home on December 31, 2025. With Carl Maxwell “Mack” Cosby and Annie Ruth Day Cosby as his parents, Max began his life on April 15, 1953 in Opp, AL, but soon moved to Pensacola, FL. There he grew to love the beach and bay. At age 13, the family reestablished their home back in Opp. In 1971 Max graduated from Opp High School and then enlisted in the AL Army National Guard. After graduating with a business degree from Auburn University in 1978, he was employed by the City of Opp on the Utility Board and later as City Clerk. At this same time, he became reacquainted with Pam Boothe; they married in 1979. They were blessed with a daughter, Megan, in 1980 and a son, Cale, in 1982. Around this same time, the family joined Southside Baptist Church where they were active members.
Over the years, Max worked in various career fields- State of AL Revenue Department, Dorsey Trailers, and South Central AL Mental Health. He eventually returned to employment with the State of AL working as an auditor for 20 years with the Banking Department, Bureau of Loans. In this employment, he traveled throughout Alabama and across the US for external audits and conferences. His outgoing personality shone in this job as he enjoyed meeting all kinds of people. In 2010, Max and Pam relocated to Auburn, AL to be closer to their children and grandchildren. After their move, Max continued growing in his faith in Christ as he became an active member of Church of the Highlands.
Max’s retirement in 2014 allowed him to pursue his lifelong interests of fishing and hunting, continuing to travel with his family, and collecting and trading. He enjoyed collecting and trading everything from timepieces to his most recent interest in stereo and audio equipment. He was a lifelong fan of John Denver’s music. Max loved to recall all the times he saw John Denver in concert, even once when he came to Auburn when Max was in school there. Max very much enjoyed the American West and traveled to various western states throughout his lifetime, always cherishing the time he spent there. Although Max’s hobbies and interests varied over the years, he was always most happy spending time with his family. He was so very proud of his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a constant jokester, cut-up, and loved to laugh. He rarely met a stranger. A friend of Max’s was a friend for life. He was intentional and successful in staying in touch with family, friends, and former colleagues. He leaves an amazing legacy for his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam Boothe Cosby, daughter Megan (Michael) Schumacher of Auburn, and son Cale (Kelly) Cosby of Anniston, AL. He was “Boom Boom” to eight grandchildren: grandsons- Colter, Colin, Silas, Judah, and Levi Cosby, and granddaughters- Cosby, Georgina, and Hayes Schumacher. Max is also survived by his sister Sheryl (Tom) Elliott and brother Gary (Brenda) Cosby, brothers-in-law Dale Boothe and Harold Boothe, sister-in-law Tracy Bozeman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Max’s family will host a celebration of his life at a later date. Memorials may be made to Church of the Highlands.
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