Mark G. Cobb

Mark G. Cobb Battle Creek Mark G. Cobb, age 51, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Battle Creek Health System. Mark was born on November 25, 1956, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of George and Gloria (VanWormer) Cobb. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1975. He worked on various projects around the Battle Creek area and was currently working as a communications technician for ElectraLink in Austin, TX. He was an Eagle Scout. Mark took pride in his gardening and yard work around his house. He had a special eye for design. Surviving are his lifelong friend and soul mate, Sherry Blair of Battle Creek; his one and only beautiful daughter, Amber Cobb of Battle Creek; his sister, Noel Cobb of Austin, TX; and other important family members, Erica (Phil) Overley, Mike and Joe Wilkerson, Brian Blair, and his surrogate mother, Ruby Blair. Mark was well liked by everyone who met him. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Becky Lanphear. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Zuhl officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.