William "Guy" Cobb

William Gene “Guy” Cobb was born February 27th, 1936 in Coweta Oklahoma to Mary Lurline Shinn and Henry Edgar Cobb. He was the 10th of 12 children. He passed away in his home in Logan, Utah on May 16th, 2025 at the age of 89. 

Billy/Guy spent his childhood years in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. In high school he loved playing football and earned a letter in band. In May of 1953 he joined the Army National Guard during the Korean war at the age of 17. Guy was a “Marksman” and later in life was awarded the UtahCold War Victory Medal.

After high school he attended Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University). He married Jane LeForce and together they moved to Southern California and had 2 girls: Dorie and Stacy and enjoyed many years with them. 

In California, Guy attended El Camino College, then Cal Poly’s School for Architecture at San Luis Obispo. He then apprenticed under Bob Lewis in architectural design. 

Guy was a talented architectural designer and developer. Several of his commercial and residential designs are still standing in Redondo Beach and the greater Los Angeles area.

In 1970 Guy married Marilyn Jo Harshaw and had 4 children: Bruce, William Brian, Carrie Jo, and Sterling. After architecture and land development, Guy pursued several different business ventures and fundraising campaigns that helped his family, friends and the community.

In his later years he enjoyed having a garden and competing for the largest pumpkins in town! Guy loved to tell fun stories and make people smile with a joke.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Jo Cobb and 6 children: Dorie, Stacy, Bruce, William Brian, Carrie Jo, and Sterling. 10 grandchildren: Kas, Brittni, Misha, AnnaMarie, Kristina, Adam, Benjamin, Mae, Riley, Lucy, and 1 due in August. 4 great grandchildren: Hailey, Olivia, Jack, Landen, and 1 due in September. And 2 siblings: Millie and Ralph

Guy is preceded by his siblings: Lucy, Edna, Mary Jane, Oma, Doyle, Clifford, Alfred, Edgar, and Mary Lou.

Remembered as a family man with big dreams, he wasn't afraid of risks to achieve great things and always remained optimistic through challenges and setbacks. Whether known as Billy, Guy, or simply dad, he will be cherished as a man who dreamed big and loved his family.