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George Cobb

Amherst, Massachusetts

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May 6, 2020
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Amherst, Massachusetts

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George Whitfield Cobb, 72, passed away on May 6, 2020, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Hussey) Cobb, daughter Lee Tae Cobb, son-in-law Tyler McGinnis, sister Jane and brother Hunter. George was born in Nashville to Polly and Whitfield Cobb, attended George School in...

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I just found out about Prof Cobb´s passing today when I read in my MHC Alumnae Quarterly that his wife, also Prof Cobb, died. I extend my heartfelt condolences to both Professor Cobbs´ family. My father was a Prof of Statistics as well and a colleague of Prof Cobb and passed in 2009. In 1986 or so I took History and Statistics (jointly taught by George Cobb and a History Professor whose name escapes me). Today, 35 years later, I still consider this the best class I took at MHC! We...