Edward Allen Cobb, age 92, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born to the late Hazel and Roy Cobb on February 1, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Edward traveled with his wife of 55 years Martha Cobb before settling back in Arkansas where they raised their children. Edward will be remembered as a musician, salesman, comedian and his love for the game of golf. He was a Korean War veteran and a professional trumpet player in the Big Band Era and traveled to many cities but one of his favorites was Hot Springs, AR where he met Martha.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and brother Roy Cobb of Michigan.
He is survived by his brother Gary (Jane Lee) Cobb of Florida; his seven children, Klaus (Ann) Gossing of Sunbury, Ohio, Andy (Lise’) Cobb of Maumelle, Kelly Sherrill of Vail, Colorado, Polly (Ronnie) Hastings of Sherwood, Jamie (Sara) Cobb of Maumelle, Penny (John) Burkhalter of Little Rock and Casey Cobb of Tulsa, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Jace Reed, Sara Jane Reed, Courtney Cobb, Chase Cobb, Johnna Kay Burkhalter, Anna Grace Burkhalter and Carson Cobb; seven great-grandchildren, Jack and Jett Reed, Corbin Cobb, Elijah and Audrey Bennett and Arabella and Liam Cobb.
At his request, there will be no Memorial service. He requested a Celebration of Life with family and friends to be determined at a later date.
Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I worked with Jamie and Chase and Courtney Cobb I met Ed when he used to come and visit at Gwatney Buick GMC, I enjoyed the visits when he came. Rest in Peace, our Prayers are with you all.
So sorry to see that Ed has died he always happy and nice to everyone. It was obvious how much he loved Martha and his children. Will have the family in my prayers at this time.
Wayne and I both so enjoyed being around Ed. I met him years ago through my brother, Ivol Crace, and I believe they worked together at some point in the investment business. Ed was such an interesting person, and very much a gentleman. I know that Penny and all of his family will miss him, and we send our sincere condolences.
Fond memories of the Cobb family dating back to Ed and my father Jim Bryan working together at Delta Securities in the early 70s, attending school with the Cobbs, and stopping along the course at North Hills to visit— I still have the metal 5-wood Ed gave me for my erratic fairway shot. My father loved sharing stories about Ed’s experiences and enterprises—Dad said he could sell anything. Sending love and condolences from Ann Bell Bryan, Chris Bryan, and Jim and Ann Ballard Bryan.
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