Warren Hyland Cobb

Warren H. Cobb
(August 5, 1932 - November 3, 2025)
Warren H. Cobb, 93, of Ormond Beach, passed away peacefully
on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, on August 5, 1932, to Lawrence and
Katherine Cobb, Warren was raised in Deland, where his
lifelong love for his community began. As a teenager, he
witnessed history when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color
barrier at City Island Ball Park in 1946 - an experience that
left a lasting impression on his sense of justice and equality.
Warren graduated from Deland High School, where he served as
Class President and proudly played on the football team. He
went on to attend Florida State University, earning a Bachelor's
degree in Political Science with honors. Inspired by his uncle,
Deland attorney Neil Jackson, Warren pursued his law degree at
the University of Florida, graduating from the College of Law in
1958.
Returning home to Deland, Warren began a distinguished career
in law that spanned more than four decades. After 14 years in
private practice, he was elected Circuit Court Judge of Volusia
County in 1972, where he served with humility, fairness, and
respect for all who entered his courtroom. In 1979, Governor
Bob Graham appointed him to the newly established Fifth
District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach - a role Warren
held with wisdom, compassion, and dedication for 23 years until
his honorable retirement in 2003.
Though Warren's professional achievements were many, those
who knew him best will remember him not only for his legal
acumen but for his kindness, humility, and unwavering sense of
duty. He believed deeply in the power of education, the value
of community, and the importance of treating every person with
respect. His presence was steady and reassuring - the kind that
quietly lifted those around him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Helen Parker
Cobb; his daughters, Catherine Cobb and Stacy Atkins; his
stepdaughters, Candace O'Brian and Debbie Berner; his
grandchildren, Brittany Cobb and Bevin O'Brian; and numerous
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his previous
beloved wife of 50 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Cobb.
Funeral services are pending arrangements with family.
Lohman Funeral Home, 733 W. Granada
Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane
Society - an organization close to Warren's heart and one that
reflects his compassion for all living things.
Arrangements Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL