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Reginald Cobb Obituary
Houston, TX
Reginald John Cobb, age 50, passed away suddenly April 20, 2019 in Santa Clara, CA. A Knoxville native and resident of Houston, TX, Reggie was born July 7, 1968 and was reared in the Fountain City community. He was a football standout at Central High School and ultimately became a VFL at his beloved University of Tennessee. While at UT, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies and went down in history as one of the greatest running backs in "Big Orange Country." He would go on to play seven seasons in the NFL. Reggie rushed for 3,743 yards and 25 touchdowns. His best season was in 1992 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he rushed for 1,171 yards and scored 9 touchdowns. From the field to the office, Cobb became an Area Scout for the Bucs in 2003 to 2008 then on to the Washington Redskins for two years. In 2011, Cobb was named NFC Scout of the Year by Fritz Pollard Alliance. At the time of his passing, he was in his 11th year with the San Francisco 49ers as an NFL Area Scout.
Survived by his mother, Valeria "Val" Cobb; son, DeMarcus Cobb; sisters, Kathy and Pam; brothers, William, Tyrone and Terrance; father, Ike Cobb; fiancee, Jessica "Niki" Jordan; best friends, Rodney Houseal and Sterling Henton and many devoted family, friends and fans.
Sunday, April 28, 2019, the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with service to follow at Overcoming Believers Church, 211 Harriet Tubman Street, Knoxville, TN. Reverend Daryl W. Arnold, Senior Pastor and Reverend Bryant Stewart, Eulogist. Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., Reggie will be laid to rest at Lynnhurst Cemetery, 2300 W. Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN where a white dove release will conclude the service. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com and assisted by Metropolitan Mortuary, Riverside, CA.
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Sam Hardy
April 17, 2020
Great guy!., even more of an exceptional, spectacular player!. The great, God fearing guy though IS the most inspirational part about Reggie that I recall. Keep us in Ur sight from up above & we will all U soon enough!. Just NOT yet though.
Beverley McCoy Brown
May 7, 2019
RIH Reggie
Thoughts and Prayers for Families ans Many Friends and Fans
Michael Collins
April 30, 2019
Rip my friend.
Lisa Daugherty
April 30, 2019
Rip my friend Reggie I will always remember all the fun we had as friends in Adair you always called me your little sister cause I was always with your sister Pam I loved watching you play football I always looked up to you and I will never forget you and to family I'm very sorry for your loss.
Martin Barrett
April 30, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cobb Family. Reggie was 1 of a kind person and friend. He has always had a good word, a friendly smile and plenty of energy to make everything good in your day. We scouting together for many years. When Reggie walked into a school visit, you knew you were having a good day. West Coast NFL Scouting is a much better place because of Reggie's presence and it won't be the same now. Going to miss you more than you'll ever know. God Bless and rest in peace my friend.
Jerry (Fluffy) Rector
April 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Washington
April 29, 2019
To my little cousin, Nikki, and the Cobb family. Words cannot ease the pain when we loose a loved one. Know that God has Reggie, and God will hold and carry you through this difficult time. Love you.
Anthony& Paula Hancock
April 28, 2019
To the family of my beloved brother ReggieBut we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.1 Thessalonians 4:13-18In pray for the family during this time,Love, Anthony
Willie Jay and LeCinda Nathan
April 28, 2019
To the Cobb family and my cousin Nikki. Heaven has received a true angel. My family sends our deepest condolences and prayers. We are praying that God give you strength in this difficult time.
Kathy White Robinson
April 27, 2019
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Regina Bevins
April 27, 2019
RIP Reggie. Prayers to your loved times during this time of loss.
April 27, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Teresa and Mike Freeman
April 26, 2019
You had a smile that lite up the room and a heart of gold. Mike will always be your biggest fan. We pray your family will find peace and comfort.
Rest easy #34
Bobcat for life and Vol for Life
Tanya Alleman Coker
April 26, 2019
My sincere condolences to Reggie's family. He was one of the best, on and off the field. He made high school fun and was so nice to all of us! Thank you for the memories, Reggie. Gone to soon. Rest in peace my friend.
Sam Hardy
April 26, 2019
Awesome pleasure and privilege to have met and known Reggie. He was and still is a great person, former Vol 'VFL'!., and will indeed be missed. Love U brother!. Miss U!., and see U one day in the afterlife. My thoughts and prayers and condolences go out to his family, children, loved ones, and many, many friends abroad. Go Vols!!!. Sincerely, Sam Hardy, Jr. Former C-N Eagle 1990-1994
Tim Wade
April 26, 2019
Reggie was a great guy. I was a year behind him in High school. I enjoyed watching him play ball at Central and at the University of Tennessee. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go to all of his famiky.
Richard and Marilyn Wooliver
April 26, 2019
We watched you grow and play as a child at Adair and we watched you become a great player at Central and UT and have followed you throughout the years as you became a leader and a role model for so many young men. Fly high and rest in the arms of Jesus Regie.
Prayer for the family.
Marvin Kemp
April 26, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Venus Styles
April 26, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony (Tony) Waters
April 26, 2019
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Linda Joiner
April 25, 2019
Rip Reggie!
Mark Markham
April 23, 2019
I remember in 1987 (kickoff Classic vs. Iowa) Tennessee introduced a freshman running back by the name of Reggie Cobb. I became an instant fan of his. The way he ran the ball and had a nose to find an opening and the end zone. Of course, I remember that Auburn game where he excelled. I lived in Alabama at the time and Reggie Cobb was my favorite Tennessee running back of all time. I believe he was an even better person than football player. We lost him way too soon, however he is in heaven looking down. RIP Reggie, the Knoxville native we all endeared so much and "thanks for all the memories."
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