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Obituary For Dr. James Cobb
Dr. James Cobb, 71, of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Hurtsboro, AL.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Green Acres Cemetery.
Dr. James Cobb was born June 9, 1949 in Columbus, GA to the late Charlie Cobb, Sr. and the late Louvada Huguley. He transitioned from life on earth and gained his eternal wings on December 20, 2020 in Hurstboro, AL.
Dr. Cobb accepted the call to the ministry in 1976. He became a servant to God serving as a Pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He devoted his life to preaching and teaching in various churches throughout the Alabama Conference, currently serving as Pastor of Ross Chapel AME Zion Church, Hurtsboro, AL. and Presiding Elder of the Union Springs District. He served on a number of boards and committees throughout the AL/FL Episcopal District.
He was a Certified Electrician, having worked at TSYS and retiring from Synovus in 2004 from the General Maintenance Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby Cecil Cobb, Sr.
He leaves to cherish loving memories his beloved wife of 43 years, Artie Suber Cobb, a son Clemmie (Maria) Davidson and daughter Jaime (Rafael) Cobb Lewis; eight grandchildren, Semaj, David James, Szhani, Tyson, Nora, Kayla, Daryus, and Reginald; two brothers, Charlie (Yolanda) Cobb Jr. and Frank Jerome Cobb; brothers-in-law, Nathan (Charlene) Suber, III and Michael (Kimberly) Suber; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Add A CondolenceCondolences to the Cobb Family. Durniece Giles
I'm always going to remember you Dr Cobb. You were an encourager and I appreciate everything you pushed me to do at Ross Chapel. I'm going to miss cooking for you. One thing I know is you loved your family at church. It's taking a lot for me to even write this because it doesn't seem real. I will cherish every memory and all the good times. Rest peacefully Dr Cobb! Your girl Kita
Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal. Rev. Beverly Lewis and the St. Paul AME Zion Church family send our heartfelt condolences. N48jcs3
Dr. Cobb was my pastor before i move my membership to Columbus. Ga. He was always trying to get the young people involve in different ministries and he accomplish a lot while at Ross Chapel. My condolences to the entire family and the church family.
We remember James as a kind and caring co-worker. Praying for your family during this difficult time. Murray and Sharon Jones
Deepest Condolences from all of us. We thank God for his life and services. Forever in our hearts. Norma Jean and family
TRULY A MAN OF GOD A LOVIN FATHER AND HUSBAND I ALWYAS WANTED TO IMITATE HIM I ASK GOD TO GIVE HIS FAMILY STRENGTH HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE HE TRULY BE WILL BE MISSED RIP DOC
FROM BRO CHARLES AND MONICA
Our prayers are for the Cobb Family, Dr. James Cobb Church Family, AMEZ Connection and all who knew him. We're thankful to God Almighty for the many gifts Dr. Cobb shared with the Connection! On behalf of the Brewton District where Presiding Elder, Reverend Elizabeth McCaskill serves, we send our Love & Prayer to the Cobb Family and the Union Springs District. God's Blessings!
Mrs. Jackie R. Lee Mt. Zion AME Zion Church - Evergreen, Alabama
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers for the family. The Ligon Family
Condolences From James Davis and Family, Pensacola, Florida
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