Craig Emory Cogburn

Craig Emory Cogburn obituary, Lynchburg, TN

Craig Emory Cogburn

Craig Cogburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynchburg Funeral Home on May 28, 2025.

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Craig Emory Cogburn of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Elk River Nursing Center in Fayetteville, Tennessee at the age of 75 years. The family has chosen cremation, and no services are being planned at this time.
A native of Jacksonville Florida, he is the son of the late Horace and Jane Davis Cogburn. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Janie McArthur and Beth Keller, and one brother-in-law, Thomas Darah.
Craig was a high school graduate and a truck driver for many years. His survivors include his wife of 36 years, Joy Fowler Cogburn of Fayetteville, Tennessee, sons, Steven and John Cogburn both of Jacksonville, Florida, brother, Scott Cogburn of Jacksonville, Florida, and sister, Debbie Darah of Orlando, Florida. Craig is also survived by 9 grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com.
Lynchburg Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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