J.W. Cobb

April 24, 1930 - October 16, 2004

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J.W. Cobb, 74, of 507 Wren Way went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 16, 2004 after a valiant struggle with a long illness. Born in Greenville County, he was the beloved husband of Edna Kelly Cobb and a son of the late Reverend L.L. Cobb and Lillie Morene Cobb. Prior to Mr. Cobb?s retirement, he was a custom home builder and the owner of Cobb Builders. He was a Greenville County Magistrate and was a member of Greenville First Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his dearly loved wife and sons and their families. Their sons are, Ron L. Cobb of Greenville, Dr. & Mrs. Larry W.Carol Cobb of Greenville and Mr. & Mrs. H. Marett Susan Cobb of Ft. Worth, TX. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren so dear to his heart. The grandchildren are Amanda Robertson and her husband Jonathan, Chris Cobb, Kevin Cobb, Matthew Cobb and Justin Cobb. His great-grandchildren are Megan Cobb, Christopher Jay Cobb, and Andrew Cobb. He was predeceased by his brothers, Reverend E.V. Cobb, Jasper Cobb and Donald Cobb. A celebration of Mr. Cobb?s life and homegoing will be held at Greenville First Wesleyan Church, 103 South Texas Avenue on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at noon. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church. The body will be available for viewing at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest on Monday after 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in his memory to St Francis Hospice, 414 Pettigru Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The family is at the home of Dr. & Mrs. Larry Cobb.

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My mom called to tell me the news of Mr. Cobb's death. I am so sorry for your loss. You all have been such an important part of the Ballard family as we kids grew up together....and our parents were best friends too! Your dad and my daddy were life-long f

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. And know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. I was so glad to have seen and taken care of your husband and talk to you. God bless, Martha Rampey

Karla and I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. We love you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Edna, We are thinking of you and your family and praying that God will send Peace in this difficult time.With Sincere Sympathy In Your Loss. Your cousin and friend, Jewell And Bill Layman

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your loved one. Jenna Fisher, LPN Riverside Nursing Center

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Edna and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear husband and dad. He is home now with his heavenly father so we can rejoice. God's grace is always with us.

Edna and family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of JW, he was such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. But we rejoice in knowing his is at home with our heavenly Father.I know that must provide

Called today and heard sad, but for your Dad, happy news. Brenda and I are thinking of you! Give your Mother our condolences and God bless you and Susan. Say hello to Justin for us. Your friends, Buddy and Brenda

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the entire family.

Edna, so sorry to hear about JW's death. We have you in our hearts and prayers. I worked with you on several projects at CBA in the "good old" days. I'm so sorry.

We are friends of Amanda and wanted to let the family know how sorry we are for their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.