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Ralph Cobb Obituary
Born: May 19, 1951
Died: May 30, 2015
Ralph "Buck" Cobb, 64, of Harvard, died Saturday, May 30, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia to Ralph Jerome and Bernice Florence (Watson) Cobb. He loved riding his Harley and spending time with his grandkids. Ralph had a big heart and would do anything for anyone.
Survivors include his sons, Lee (Erin) Cobb of Harvard and Rodney (Katie) Cobb of Caledonia, Michigan; grandchildren, Monica and Jacob Cobb of Harvard, and Rory and Ellie Cobb of Caledonia, Michigan; brother, Bill Cobb of Michigan; sister, Carol Ulin of Michigan; and some nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents.
There will be a memorial gathering from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL 60033.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book at saundersmcfarlin.net.
Call the funeral home for more info at 815-943-5400.
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Rosetta Anthony
June 10, 2015
Rest in peace buck. I will always remember you.
Cowboy Joe Miller
June 4, 2015
Lee and Erin god bless i hope for the best of you both. Sorry for your loss.
June 4, 2015
I worked in the kitchen at the Moose in Harvard, for quite some time. He was great to work with. So sorry to have lost him so early in life. Ginny Oost
Sandra Craft
June 2, 2015
He was a great man and loved my sister to death....Now you can both be together in heaven.......
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Andy Oparyk
June 2, 2015
RIP Buck. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May God bless you all during this very difficult time.
Sharon Regnier
June 1, 2015
Will always remember are time together. Your family are all in my prayers.
nancy THOMPSON
June 1, 2015
Lee and Erin I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad, May he rest in peace.
Ray & Pat Gile
June 1, 2015
We have fond memories of you at the Harvard Moose Club and the many rituals. Thank you, Buck. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ralph Cobb
June 1, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. RIP my friend.
Kevin and Andrea Williams
The Staff of Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home
June 1, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home - Harvard107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL 60033
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