Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
James Cobbs Obituary
James Edward Cobbs Sr., 70, of Howardsville, died on Friday, June 4, 2010, at his home.
He was born on January 23, 1940, in Lynchburg, the son of the late Von Edward and Calvert (Peters) Cobbs.
Mr. Cobbs served in the United States Marine Corps as a sharpshooter in the Mediterranean. He loved animals and wildlife and enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, and stock car racing. He was an avid University of Virginia Women's Basketball Fan.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Ellen Ripley Cobbs; two sons, James Edward Cobbs Jr. and his wife, Gloria, of Earlysville, and Von Edgar Cobbs of Howardsville; a daughter, Terry Kay Cobbs of Charlottesville; eight grandchildren, Shauna Perry, Lauren Collier, and Brandon, Kristin, Brittiny, Kelsey, Emily, and Harper Cobbs; two great-grandchildren, Ashlynn and Mason James Perry; a brother, Douglas Cobbs of North Carolina; and two sisters, Phyllis Suttles of Florida and Beverly Hobson of Ashland.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or to Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 180, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Legacy Hospice for their care and support.
Friends and family may share memories at www.thackerbrothers.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Stacy (Worrell) Thompson
June 7, 2010
So sorry to hear about Jimmy passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Terry M
June 6, 2010
Von and family,
Sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Goin - Grant
June 6, 2010
Ellen, I know it has been many years since our paths crossed; but I know what you're going thru. I pray God will comfort & strengthen you & the entire family during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in James Cobbs's name
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Cobbs's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored