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John Allen Cobb

1944 - 2020

John Allen Cobb obituary, 1944-2020, Burlington, VT

BORN

1944

DIED

2020

John Cobb Obituary

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - John Allen Cobb, aka: Pop Pop, Pop Star, The Champagne King of Winston-Salem, age 75, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died peacefully and surrounded by love and family at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. John was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 3, 1944. He was the son of the late Woodrow Allen Cobb and Garnet Boggs Cobb.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years and love of his life Kitty Cobb; four children and their spouses, Amy and Henderson McGinnis of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jefferson and Laurel Cobb of Colchester, Vermont, Jill and John Crino of Lakewood, Ohio and Andrew Cobb and of Cleveland, Ohio; also surviving, eight grandchildren, Lucy and Cliff McGinnis, Ella, Noel and Iris Cobb, and Kitty, Rocco and Viviana Crino; also surviving, his brother Jim Cobb and wife Sheryl of Sarasota, Florida.

John grew up in Clendenin, West Virginia and graduated from Clendenin High School in 1962 voted Most Popular, Most Dependable, and Best Personality. John's accomplishments in high school were many and included being a proud a member of the National Honor Society, playing on the varsity basketball team, working at Kroger's and earning the honor of Eagle Scout. He attended and received his accounting degree from West Virginia University in 1967 where he was an active member in the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. After college John and his fraternity buddy Bill Ellis took a massive cross-country trip.

John proudly served in the Air National Guard. Joining the work force John found his true calling in banking where he went on to become the President of Charleston Federal Savings and Loan Association at the young age of 35. From there he moved to Vermont where he was President and CEO of Eastern Bankcorp. During his professional career John was able to use his people skills to help individuals, families and companies reach their goals and follow their dreams.

John truly had a heart of gold. John held an unbridled passion for baseball especially the Boston Red Sox and Big Poppy. He was an active and devoted member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Charleston, West Virginia where Art Bennett was the residing priest. Together they traveled to Israel visiting religious sites and deepening their bond. John was a talented gardener and could be found most evenings there. He was particularly talented at growing the sweetest corn in town. John loved exposing his family to different cultural events taking them to see Broadway Shows, concerts, major sporting events and museums. John was a collector. Throughout his life he curated for himself beautiful collections of stamps, coins, WV Glass and artisan pottery. He deeply enjoyed being in nature hunting, fishing and photographing. In his 50's he began working with clay and found joy in teaching the craft to his grandchildren. John was known for his giving heart and kindness, which was often seen in monetary gifts and time spent serving on boards of directors. He will be missed not only by his family and friends but also by Hazel and Fritz, his grand dogs, who were devoted fans of his love and affection. The world lost a great man and gained a guardian angel.

SERVICES: A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11 a.m., Methodist Church in Clendenin, West Virginia with a reception following at Coco's 233 Hale Street, Charleston, West Virginia. A celebration of life gathering will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Greenbrier Farm Clubhouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517 or support.woundedwarriorproject.org, Northstar LGBTQ Community Center, 930 Burke St., Winston Salem, NC, 27101 or northstarlgbtcc.com, and Sawtooth School -Visual Arts, 251 Spruce St., Winston Salem, NC, 27101 or sawtooth.org/give.

Published by Seacoastonline.com from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2020.
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So sorry I wont get to see you. Kit

Kit Strader

March 14, 2020

I so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man. Kit Strader

Kit Strader

March 14, 2020

Although we did not personally know John what a kind, sincere, honest life he lead. He had many accomplishments in his life. He left behind wonderful memories his family can always cherish. Our deepest condolences to you Jim & Sheryl . Our thoughts are with you and your dear brothers family

March 5, 2020

Dear Kitty and family,

We are so very, very sorry to hear of your loss of John! We just hated to hear your sad news. You all are certainly, and shall remain, in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you much love.

Marilyn & Tom

February 22, 2020

Kitty and family, my deepest condolences for your loss of John. Art Bennett told me today and I was in shock. We fell in love with you and John in 1970 and I have always cherished every event we shared with your family. My love to you and yours.

Deanna Lewis

February 8, 2020

Dear Kitty and family
Our sincere condolences for your loss of John.
We have many fond memories of our times together as friends and neighbors.
We wish you all the best going forward.
Al and Marie St.Amand

Àlbert & Marie St.Amand

February 6, 2020

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Albert & Marie St.Amand

February 6, 2020

Jefferson and laurel and family, we are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your dad we send our condolences. May the Lord guide you through this time of sorrow and may he comfort you . May he rest in eternal peace .
Love Paul and Claribell Ramstrom

Claribell Ramstrom

January 31, 2020

Nicole Niper

January 29, 2020

John was a classmate and dear friend and will be missed and remembered. Rest in Peace MY Friend.

William Kerns

January 28, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Pop pop's passing. Although i had only a small number of conversations with him over the years i enjoyed talking with him and always found myself to have an adjusted perspective on life afterwards. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family as i know what he meant to you all. May peace be with you all in the coming months as you adjust to life without him in it. I am very sorry for your loss.

Ashley

Ashley Thomas

January 28, 2020

Kitty, Amy, Jeff, Jill and Andy - I am so sorry and I hope you can find peace in the coming days, weeks, months and years. I remember the stories dad would tell of their cross country trip, all the while knowing the details would only live forever in their shared experience. I expect John and dad are already on their next big adventure together. All my love.

Heather Ellis

January 28, 2020

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Memorial Events
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Feb

27

Celebration of Life

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Greenbrier Farm Clubhouse

Winston Salem, NC

Mar

14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Methodist Church

Clendenin, WV

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