William-COBBS-Obituary

William Walton COBBS II

St. Petersburg, Florida

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St. Petersburg, Florida

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COBBS, William Walton II 89, died Oct. 23, 2014 in Tampa. He was born near Rocky Mount, VA, in 1925, son of the late Dr. Walter Herbert Cobbs and Louise Pearson Cobbs. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter Cobbs, Carrington Cobbs, Cabell Cobbs and a child who died at birth. He...

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Dearest Mrs. Cobbs,
I was feeling nostalgic and reminiscing about people and places. When I searched William Cobbs on Google I was deeply saddened to learn of Doc's passing. Then as I delved deeper I was doubly shocked to find out Louise passed. Was glad though to find out you're still doing what you love.
It was touching to read that the Academy was Doc's main love. I can honestly say, if it wasn't for you and Doc and the Academy, I don't...

photo in frony of our old bookstore in Groseclose, Vitginia

Family and friends: Our celebration of the life of my husband, William W. Cobbs, was uplifting and memorable. I thank each and every one of you who made it so and who have cared about him.

BILL AND RITA
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEST FRIENDS TILL THE END OF MY LIFE. RITA CALL ME 276-677-4007. I LOVE YOU BOTH RONNIE GORDON

Rita, I was so sorry to hear of Bill's death. You and he and Frank and I shared so many imteresting times. Love, Karen Wagenknecht

Wish I would have had the chance to meet you that day Bill, to tell you in person, thanks for keeping us safe all those years ago, you served your country, and President Eisenhower well. I did meet your lovely wife Rita, and hope to see her again. Loved reading your books about your life serving our country. RIP our daughter Tammy cared a lot about you and your wife.

Miss you and love you always Dad, Kathy

We will all meet again one.

Rita, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He may not be here in body, but he will always be in your heart.