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Joe Cobb Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Funeral services for Joe Kenneth Cobb, 82, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at First Baptist Bossier. Officiating will be Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor, assisted by Rev. Billy Pierce, Dr. Randy Harper and Monsignor Carson LaCaze. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at First Baptist Bossier.
Joe was born November 1, 1927 in Shreveport, LA to Alonzo Wilson Cobb and Flora Dillon Cobb and went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2010 in Bossier City. He proudly served his country during WWII and the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines. Joe was the owner of Cobb's Bar-B-Que in Bossier City since 1952. He was a fixture at his restaurant where he greeted his customers over the years, some for several generations, and knew them by name.
He was a member of First Baptist Bossier since 1959, where he has served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, on the Board of Trustees and on numerous committees. Joe was a member of the Fair Park Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Royal Arch, El Karubah Shrine Temple and the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce.
His parents, brothers, Fredrick, Herschel, Lynwood and Louie Cobb and sisters, Hazel Cobb Cunningham and Joy Cobb Shillcutt preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sue Williams Cobb of Bossier City, LA; daughters, Dr. Vicki S. Cobb and husband John D. Bundy, Jr., Lisa Cobb Madden and husband Rodney; grandchildren, Colton Madden, Garrison Bundy and Breanna Bundy all of Benton, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honoring Joe as pallbearers will be Ken Corley, Charles Cox, Leroy Faith, Shawn Feaster, Don Johnson, Teague Lampkin, John McConathy, Max Rudd and Mike Wojecki. Honorary pallbearers will be the Honorable George Dement, the Honorable Lorenzo Walker, Marshall Johnny Wyatt, Bobby Edmiston, H.P. Burke, Earl Hodge and the members of his Sunday School class.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Larry Cobb, Mike Wojecki, Cathy Grace, Shawn Feaster, Jessy Hopkins, Helen Downs, Gloria Williams Jones, Dr. Tom Planchard and the ICU staff at WK Bossier Health Center.
The family suggests memorials may be made to First Baptist Bossier, 2810 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111, Shriners Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Cobb
macc niemann
January 28, 2010
It is sad to hear about Joes's passing, but he is in a better place now. I've been eating Cobbs bar-b-q since i can remember. My grandfather George McCallister was the one i owe credit to for introducing me to "real" bar-b-q at Joe's. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this time.
macc niemann
Sandra Stinnett
January 23, 2010
Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I grew up eating "Joe Cobb" which my mother, Sudie Stinnett, served regularly. After I left Bossier, I would long for a taste of your barbeque. On every trip home, I would go straight from the airport to Cobb's and THEN go home. It was always a treat to visit with you. Joe and Sue always asked how I was doing and were so cheerful and upbeat. I will always treasure the memories of eating at Cobb's. Thanks for all the joy you brought to my family. Joe will be missed.
Margaret Ames
January 21, 2010
I have such fond memories of going to get "Joe Cobb's" through the alley with my daddy years ago as a child. It has always been my first stop when I travel to Bossier from Houston to see my brothers now. It has been a life-long tradition to go and see both Mr and Mrs Cobb. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I hope that the restaurant continues as Bossier will not be the same without it. My thoughts go out to his wife and daughters. Love, Margaret "Sister" Crowe Ames
Sherri Gillespie (petho)
January 20, 2010
I worked on Monroe Street just across the way from Bossier City Hall & the old police station back in the early 70's. It was almost and every or every otheiId that for 18 years then had job change across to Shreveport but I still visited Cobbs until just about month ago. Mr. Cobb was always such a delighful man and Ms. Sue is the sweetiest person alive. My sincere sympathy to all the family. Mr. Joe will be dearly missed.
Richard Demmon
January 20, 2010
I started working for BREMCO in May of 1978 and one of the weekly dinner locations was Cobb's BBQ. I prefer the taste and friendly atmosphere. I would take my kids to eat there whenever we could and never had a complaint. We will surely miss him as will a great many.
DIAN PERDUE-DARDEN
January 20, 2010
Mr. Joe, you will always be remembered as the best BBQ man in the country.My brother Edwin worked for you many years ago & had more respect in his lil finger for you than his whole body for anyone else.You changed the lives of alot of young people over the years.May God bless your family & keep his hand on them. DIAN PERDUE DARDEN
CLEVE DARDEN JR.
January 20, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU MR. JOE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS, I HOPE BOSSIER CITY HONORS YOU WITH A CITY WIDE BAR-B- QUE DAY ON JANUARY 12TH AS AN ANNUAL EVENT IN YOUR MEMORY. SINCERELY CLEVE M. DARDEN JR.
Jenna, Damian and Zander (Demmon) Thompson
January 19, 2010
I can't remember how old I was when I had my first taste of Cobb's. But I do remember every time I stayed home sick from school my mom would always bring me Cobb's for lunch, it had the magic touch to make me feel so much better I could go outside and play :)Since then I have moved to Arizona but I always make sure to visit Cobb's every time I come in town; otherwise I refuse to leave. In my last trip, April 2009, my son was able to have his first taste of Cobb's and met Joe. I asked Joe when he was going to expand to Phoenix so I didn't miss the Cobb's taste so much. He told me it was the only way to make sure I visited him. And he was right, I could never say no to a Cobb's sandwich!!!
He will be missed and I am sorry that the whole world was not able to meet him. He was a truely wonderful man and always made a point to ask my parents how I am doing and how my son is!!
May God be with your family during this time and ya'll are in mine! God bless!!
**Now I can't wait to get to heaven where I know I see him again and eat good for eternity!!!**
Jack Holmes
January 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Cobb family and many friends. Mr. Cobb was the type of individual who touched many lives and will be dearly missed. Our world is a better place because of his faithfulness to our Lord and Savior. I was first hooked on Cobb’s BBQ and Mr. Cobb in the early 60s. He always knew what to say to make one feel at home. When returning to Bossier for a visit I would always drop in and rekindle many old fond memories. I knew I always had a home at Cobbs.
Jeannine and Charles Rosson
January 19, 2010
Sue, Vicki and Lisa;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe will be missed alot and I know he is in a much better place with no more sickness and pain. I'm very glad Cobb's will remain opened I have eaten there for many many years but it will not be the same without Joe being there to entertain us. If there is any thing we can for you please let us know. Our love to all.
Charles and Jeannine Rosson
Jo Harris
January 19, 2010
Very few people touch so many lives in such a positive way. He leaves so many beautiful memories for his many friends and dear loved ones. Mr. Joe Cobb was definitely one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy,
Joe Bazo
January 18, 2010
I worked for Joe and Sue many years ago. Every time I am in Bossier City I stop in for the Best BBQ in the world, and the Best hospitality of any restaurant anywhere. He was a great mentor and a wonderful Husband and Father. Not many on this earth have as many friends or have touched as many people as Joe Cobb. I will miss him but not the memories. Mrs. Cobb, Lisa and Vickie I am truly sorry for your loss.
Brenda Christian
January 18, 2010
Sue and family,
I will surely miss Joe when I go to eat a chopped beef sandwich. My grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mulkey were friends with the Cobb's and we have been going there since I was a small child. Anytime I would go in the restaurant Joe would always have something honorable to say about my grandfather, and I appreciated that because he was an honorable man just as Joe was. The world is a better place because of men like Joe Cobb. He will be deeply missed.
Katherine Martin
January 17, 2010
Mrs Sue Cobb and family.
I'm so sorry for your lost.Mr Cobb will be deeply missed. I have be going to Cobb's BBQ for many years.My prayers are with you in this time of your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Angela Hudgens
January 17, 2010
Mrs.Cobb,Vicki and Lisa so sorry to hear of Joe going home with Jesus. I can relate to your loss. I have known the Cobb family all my life.Anytime I would hear the name Cobb I always thought about my family being on the six row middle section and the Cobbs behind us. That was our spot each Sunday Morning at First Baptist Church. Mr. Cobb went home to Jesus the same day my mom Ouida Morrison did 18yrs ago. Joe will be missed so much in the city of Bossier. My prayers are with you all I know God will be with you to help you through it all.
Angela Morrison Hudgens
January 17, 2010
I went to school with Mr. Cobb's daughter, Vicki, in the 2nd and 3rd grades. (I moved away after that, to Springhill, and now live in Washington State.) I remember her as being very nice and intelligent (and I saw during my last visit to Louisiana that she is now a doctor; no surprise). I only met Mr. Cobb once, and he was very nice. And I enjoyed his barbeque very much on several occassions. I didn't know him or Vicki really well, but they seemed to be wonderful people, and I am very sorry for the family's loss. Mr. Dixie Wells, Longview, Washington.
Larna Jean Essex-Annison
January 16, 2010
To say Joe will be missed is an understatement. The years that my family and I have gone into Cobbs will always be the greatest of memories. He loved to tell me that my daddy took all the sand out of the Red River and tease my sister about being Little Miss Sunbeam and how she would swing round and round the pole in the middle of Cobb's. He never forgot anyone. When I had friends come for a visit, Cobb's was always on my list of places to take them. I remember when he was called an Icon in the paper and he would ask everyone what an Icon was. I could go on and on but I will just say Thanks for the Memories. Larna Jean Essex-Annison Bossier City/Dallas
Gayla Nix-Davidson
January 16, 2010
Ms. Sue and family, You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Mr. Joe will be greatly missed. He use to tease me that my parents brought me to Cobbs in my baby seat, many many years ago and I have literally grown up on Cobbs BBQ. He always had a warm welcome for everyone and knew you and your family members by name. Never failed to ask about them. He is definitely in the Arms of Jesus now!! May God Surround you with His Love and Comfort.
Deborah Collins
January 16, 2010
I remember going to Cobb's Bar-b-que as a little girl. Joe was always there and he had the best bar-b-que around. He was always very nice and ask how we were doing. I'm sure he will be very missed.
Deborah Bass Collins
Johnnie Brunson
January 16, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you.
Betty & Joe Sowa
January 16, 2010
Sue Cobb and Family,
He will be greatly missed. He was truly one of a kind.
If only their were more like him. A true gentleman and a lover of all.
We know that he is in heaven cutting up with everyone.
Hope to see you soon.
Love Betty and Joe Sowa
January 16, 2010
On behalf of the Bossier High School Class of 1959 and the Bossier High Alumni Association we send our sympathy. Many of us have such fond memories of this wonderful family and that great Cobb's Bar-B-Que, our church affiliations. Thanks for all the memories.
Louise Grosjean, Class of '59
Kathy Dreher
January 15, 2010
Sue,Vicki,Lisa, and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He will be surely missed.
Kathy Falkner Dreher and Family
Bettye & James Smith
January 15, 2010
Sue and family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
(Formerly of First Baptist Bossier)
Jim & Doris Harrison
January 15, 2010
Mr. Joe never met a stranger, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. May all of your memories keep you stronge and keep you going in this time of need. Just know that Mr. Joe is in heaven looking down on you.
bruce lynn
January 15, 2010
praying for you and the family during this time.may god give you strength and hope .joe is with jesus now .your friend in christ
bruce lynn
January 15, 2010
Sue,Vicki,Lisa, and family
Please know that our prayers are with you all. We love you all.
John and Charlotte Warwick, Betty Ann Jones, Beth and Davey, Perry Stiles
Teresa Turner
January 15, 2010
To The Cobb Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will Bless you and comfort you. I can remember in high school leaving Bossier High School to go and get a Chop Beef Sandwich. I have made some real good memories growing up with Joe. Joe was always a man that can brighten the day.
Teresa Turner
Corky Turner
Lane Webb
January 15, 2010
Dear Sue and Family:
Many years ago, as a boy, my father, Chevis Webb inroduced me to Joe, while we were eating at the restaurant; at that time, I knew that Daddy would only associate with the best and those that were moral and God-fearing.
It was an absolute honor to have worked
for you and your husband some 25 years ago. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God has truly received his own!
January 15, 2010
Mrs.Sue and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories help in this time of grief. Mr. Joe will be dearly missed.. He was a person that could always brighten anyones day.
God bless you all!
Glenn and Patti Nelson(Smyrni)
Lisa Ayres
January 15, 2010
Mrs. Cobb, Vicki, John, Garrison & Breanna. . . you are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed seeing your dad at the birthday parties, and of course, the great BBQ food you would bring to the house. Let us know if we can do anything for you during this difficult time. Love the Ayres family. . Vernon,Lisa,Annabelle & Emma
January 15, 2010
Dear Sweet little Sue. I love you and I am praying that God will fill the great hole in your heart. I have known you since I do not know how long. We were in Mrs. Moore's sunday school class. My deepest sympathy and condolense to you and all your family. Love, Ouida Tompkins
Greg and Debbie Curtis
January 15, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 15, 2010
Aunt Sue, Vicki, and Lisa - I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this time must be for you all. Please find comfort knowing that Uncle Joe is now with the Lord. What a great man Uncle Joe was and he will be missed by many!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
- Jennifer, Jared, Carter and Graden Bolden (As Uncle Joe always said, your country kinfolk from Benton)
Hollie Hawkins
January 15, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. God Bless the Cobb family.
Harvey Hill
January 15, 2010
The world lost a great man with the passing of Joe.........I was very fortunate and privlidged to have met him and no matter where in the world I go, there is no better BBQ. We're sure going to miss you Joe... Harvey L Hill ,Bradenton, Florida
January 15, 2010
Joe has been a blessing in our community for so many years, know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Charles and Carolyn Franklin and Dessie Goodwin.
January 15, 2010
Joe was a role model of a family man, a business man, a friend, and, most importantly, an ambassador for Christ. I have known him from my teenage years through my senior citizen years and cannot think of another person who has been so consisent in his love for the Lord and his family and friends. We love you Sue and pray for your strength knowing this is the most difficult time of your life.
Linda Porter Brown
Fort Worth, TX
January 15, 2010
Mr. Joe was one of our favorites. May the good Lord bless you with His peace and comfort at this time.
Ernie Roberson and The Caddo Registrar of Voters Crew
thelma burkins
January 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love, The Silvio girls
January 15, 2010
Miss Sue, My sisters and I were raised on Cobb's BBQ as were 99% of the kids in B.C. After we grew up and moved to different locations, our "sisters reunion" included lunch at Cobbs the first day home. "The girls" met a few months ago and you were so sweet to sit and visit with us just like old times. Mr. Joe was making his usual rounds from table to table laughing and cutting up as always. Cobbs will always be "the first stop" on our reunion trips until each of us has gone home, too. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers and we look forward to seeing you at our next reunion.
Mark Pizzolato
January 14, 2010
I met Mr.Cobb, when I was six years old, and I must say, that he really never changed too much over the years, just a nice,considerate fellow,with a great family,that always enjoyed life. Mr. Cobb,never forgot a customer,and was always a true gentlemen. You hear the expression all the time, that when we lose someone we care about, that their going to be truly missed, well, those words are true, when it comes to Mr.Cobb.I'll miss him, and I'm sure all of Bossier City will too.
Melody Silvio
January 14, 2010
Ms Sue,
Please accept my love and prayers at this time of such loss of dear Joe. There was never a time that I came in the COBBS that Mr. Joe didn't ask me "If I knew that my dad was a yankee????" as always the traditional answer was yes and he would immediately say "Your dad is such a yankee that his wife taught him how to fish". That was his favorite line to myself and my sisters.
I see all continuing to go by our special barbecue place and turning our conversations to "What a great Guy Joe was" and the memories we have all had the pleasure with Joe, you and your extended family.
I went today and got my hoagie....for Joe...and realized he was right..my dad is a "yankee".
Take care of yourself,
Much love and many prayers of peace and,strength during this time.
January 14, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Curtis and Toni Sewell
Connie Dyess
January 14, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I was raised on Joe Cobb's bar-b-que and so were my children. Everytime I brought my kids in for one of his wonderful rib plates, he would give them a box of straws! My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Bob & Joyce McMahen
January 14, 2010
Dear Sue and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Joe's passing. He was a wonderful person. The last time we were in we asked if he would come to Jacksoville, Fl and set up a BBQ place. He said he would be glad to ship us some any time. When I told our Lisa she was very upset. Please accept our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
May God bless and keep you.
Bob & Joyce McMahen
Shaunna Lampkin
January 14, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. Your family has been an important fixture for my family for many years and will continue to be. Take care and God bless.
Larry DuBois
January 14, 2010
I will miss Mr. Joe Cobb very much! From my earliest childhood I had fond memories of visiting his establishment and the unique-never-be-matched awesome taste of his bbq! Mr. Cobb always greeted me warmly, made me feel right at home, and kidded and joked with me about my New Orleans Saints. Our loss is heavens gain!
Carol Barletta
January 14, 2010
Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Joe's death. He was a wonderful Christian man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,Carol Barletta
January 14, 2010
Please accept my and my sister's deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Joe. I can remember growing up with little money, but when we did chores around the house or did yardwork our mother would reward us with chopped beef sandwiches. It was
such a treat we looked forward to. He will be sorely missed. We will keep you, Ms. Sue, in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Thompson Colbert
Helen Thompson Hobbs
Billy & Linda Newman Horton
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Cobb and Vicki, Linda and I are saddened at the news of Mr. Cobb's passing. We had been customers of Mr. Joe's for over 40 years and on our yearly trip to Bossier a visit to Cobb's was at the top of our list. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of loss.
January 14, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss. I only met Joe once, many years ago after first discovering that we descended from common McCalman ancestors. In that one conversation (at the restaurant) I learned enough about him to be glad that we were kin.
Glynn McCalman
Sheryl Culpepper
January 14, 2010
Our prayers are you with all of you. Mr. Cobb was such a character. You always leave Cobb's happy. The food is good and the friendship is greater.
The Merritt Family
Darlton "Doc", Doug, Roger Merritt
Sheryl Merritt Culpepper
Patsy(Cobb) & Kenny Greene
January 14, 2010
Sue and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kathy Craig
January 14, 2010
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man he will be missed always spoke when you went to the restaurant. May God be with you and your family during this time of loss.
Dianne Ahlers Moore
January 14, 2010
Joe and Sue are a huge part of my growing up in Bossier.......anytime I think of you I smile.....Joe brought so much joy to this world and lived an honorable life. We need a world with more Joe's in it....
My love and prayers to Sue and the girls and their families.
Debbie Franklin
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Sue, and Family~
What a terrible loss! Blake, Bailey and I were just talking the other day about how when they were little and we would come by to eat, (at least a couple of times a week!!) how Mr. Cobb would always give them a box of straws to take home with them! They loved it then and still to this day love to go to Cobb's!!! They were so sad to hear of his passing. All three of our children, Blake, Bailey and Katie Brooke have eaten at Cobb's since they were babies!! Mr. Cobb always knew them by name and would treat each of them like his own grandchildren! He knew what we all wanted before we could order. Blake was in around Christmas time, and Mr. Cobb was asking him then about his next boxing match and when he was going to bring him a signed picture. He will truly be missed by so many. What a perfect example of a loving man in all aspects of his life.
May the many loving memories that you have and that others continue to share with you as time goes on, bring you comfort and peace.
He will be missed by all.
May God hold you in his loving embrace.
Debbie Franklin,
Blake, Bailey and Katie Brooke
Devane & Vera Deason
January 14, 2010
Dear Sue, Vicki and Lisa...Well we have known your family for over 50 years, from Saturday night dinners to living around the corner from you! Having our son Dick call and tell us that he was at you house, may he stay a little longer...we will never forget the warm smile Joe
always had for each and every person that walk through the door!
May your family have Comfort...knowing how many care...Hope...the strength that comes from knowing that not even the deepest sadness can last forever...Peace...the calm that comes from trusting in some
thing beyond yourself...Joe will always be with us...God Bless Love...Devane, Vera, Dick and Pennie Deason
Vernon & Sondra Coleman
January 14, 2010
Joe was such a joy to know!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless your sweet family.
Don Vishnefski
January 14, 2010
mrs cobb,
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know I have been visiting Cobbs BBQ every since I was a kid trying to look over the counter and watch as Mr. Cobb made the sandwiches my dad ordered for us. I loved talking with Mr. Cobb and looking at the new vacation photos he would place on the walls. I know he loved playing jokes on everybody, so I would give him a hard time about the air or heat in the place.
I know at the end it was hard listening to him ask "who are you" or say "do i know you". i know now he is not hurting anymore and is in heaven with my father just talking and joking around with him as usual. Again Im so sorry for your loss and rest assured I will stop by and see how you are doing from time to time.
January 14, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Cobb's passing. He will always be remembered in this community. May God give your entire family the strength you need to face the days ahead.
"Go rest high on that mountain...."
January 14, 2010
Aunt Sue, Lisa, Vicki, & Cobb family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We will miss Uncle Joe, dearly. We love you all.
Sincerely,
Steven, Carolyn, Ryan, Payton, and Nathan Shillcutt
Kelsey Barnstable
January 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Everytime I went into Cobb's, he was there at the front door and would strike a conversation up! He will be missed by so many! My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Bob/Carole Shillcutt
January 14, 2010
Dear Aunt Sue, Vicki and Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you all. We will always remember him with great love as he always welcomed is with open arms when we came to see you both. We will miss but we know he is with Jesus and one day we will all be together.
Love Always. Bob and Carole
David Carmical
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Cobb and Dr. Vicki Cobb, deepest sympathy from Meikel and Valarie Kunce and family.
Buster Henrikson
January 14, 2010
My Cobb Family: As I have known you all my life I am sorry to hear of the loss of Joe, but rest assured that he is with our father in heaven. Joe served his country and his community to the best of his ability and we are all thankful to have had him in our lives.
Joey and Charlotte Bouillon
January 14, 2010
God comfort and bless the families of Joe Cobb during this difficult time. May the wonderful Cobb's BBQ continue to serve the best food and memories in this area.
MARK & MARTHA PETERS
January 14, 2010
MRS COBB,VICKIE AND LISA WE WERE SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR
LOSS MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF MR JO'S WONDERFUL LIFE BRING YOU ALL COMFORT IN THE DAYS TO COME WE & GOD LOVES YOU.
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Marshall
January 14, 2010
To Sue and all of Joe Cobb's family,
Joe was a giant of a man, literally and figuratively. When you walked into Joe Cobb's BBQ in Bossier City you were welcomed as family, coming home for a meal. Joe questioned and cajoled and teased everyone, just as if they were his own children. My family and I enjoyed so many good times there. My children, spread across the country from Alabama to California, were saddened to learn of his death, as was I in New York City. The world is a lesser place without Joe Cobb, but with Joe and his brothers united in heaven, we all know that God and St. Peter are eating well now and enjoying his company. He will be missed dearly by all of us here. Please accept my sincere condolences and hopes that you will be comforted by the love and happy memories from those whom Joe touched!
Edith (Sis) Sanford
January 14, 2010
So very sorry for the loss you have sustained. I knew all the family through my dad and brothers. Every time I saw one of them they always had a big smile for you. Surely there is another star in the heavens tonight. May GOD wrap his loving arms around all of you during this sad time.
Mary Brown
January 14, 2010
You will be greatly missed. I know that you are with God now, as my husband Daniel is.
Love and may God Bless
January 14, 2010
Praise God, now we will have great Bar-B-Q in heaven!!
Robert & Barbara Marlowe
January 14, 2010
We live in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, (formerly from Shreveport)but always had to visit the Cobb's when in Shreveport.The Cobb's made me think of the American dream. The way it used to be when America was a great nation. The Cobb's made this dream come true by hard work and a godly relationship with their fellow man.
Cathy Grace
January 14, 2010
Sue,Vickie and Lisa,I love all of you and am sorry for your loss.Joe was a great Boss and friend,and I loved working for him and Sue.I will miss him greatly.
Kathe Newsome
January 14, 2010
Losing Mr. Joe is like losing my father again - my prayers are with all of the family. We love you. Kathe Cathey Newsome
Debbie Forrest
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Cobb, Vicki and Lisa
Mr. Cobb has been a part of Tony's and my life for many years. He has measured TJ on the pole of the restaurant since he was 6. We are going to miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony, Debbie and TJ Forrest
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
January 14, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Joe Kenneth Cobb our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joe. And to Joe it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II and the Korean War while serving first in the U.S. Army and then in the U.S. Merchant Marines. Joe, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joe’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
January 14, 2010
Vicki,
I was so sorry to find out about your dad. You went through it with me when I lost both my parents. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family at this time. And thanks again for being such a friend and comfort during the loss of my parents.
Annette Hamm
Colette Benge
January 14, 2010
Sue: My what memories all of Bossier City has of Mr Joe. His smile and welcoming voice. He will certainly be missed by all. Love you, colette
Jo Cobb
January 14, 2010
Dad loved Joe and has so many fond memories of him. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Donita & Jim Barnwell
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Sue, Vick, and Lisa,
So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. We are praying for you all. Love you.
Ruth Alt ( Landry)
January 14, 2010
I will always remember Mr. Cobb, behind the counter at his Bar-B-Que Rest.,& I will always remember the years that my Dad had to lift me up, so I could watch Mr. Cobb put our food together, to all of the times since, when I can watch without any assistance=) Although, I don't live in the area anymore, everytime I come back in town, I find my car heading straight to Cobb's for a very familiar Hot-Link sandwich, a chopped beef sand, all with a side of Potato Salad=), and everything always included a smile from Mr.Cobb & always Ms. Sue at the register=) I will Miss seeing Him, next time I come to town=( Rest in Peace Mr. Cobb!!!!
January 14, 2010
We will miss you Mr. Cobb
Richard Harville
Pat Burchett
January 14, 2010
Joe and Sue I saw at Dewey's service and how it filled my heart with a flood of great memories. I cannot separate the two of you because you were inseparable in life. When I first came to Benton in the late 60's, the Burchetts had a tradition of Cobb's bar-b-que already establihed on a Saturday basis. That tradition carried over into our generation and family. In Dewey's last months, he craved bar-b-que, but he would tell me that it must be from Cobb's. We would have had it 6 times a week, if I had not balked...three times a week I thought was being generous.
You are so much a part of so many generations. You gave good food, hospitality flavored with rich humor and serious discussion, and caring. What better friendships can one hope to have! Thank you Joe and thank you Sue. I love you both dearly. Pat Burchett
January 14, 2010
Sue, Vicki, and Lisa, my heart goes out to you. I know exactly how you are feeling. We have many wonderful family memories that will give you comfort in time to come. I know that Uncle Joe is now with my dad, and the rest of the Cobb family. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Herschel W. Cobb, Jr.
Tim Pope
January 14, 2010
Mr Joe ...you will be sadly missed and you have always been a part of many peoples lifes.....your warm smile and stories will be missed and remembered.My thoughts are with you and your family as with everyone you touched in the church and at your business ......I will miss you deeply
Gary Patton
January 14, 2010
Miss Sue, Lisa and Vicki,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Gary and Lisa Patton
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