George Stanhope Cobbs

George Cobbs Obituary

George

Stanhope Cobbs

George Stanhope Cobbs, 64, of Forest, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in University of Virginia Hospital. He was the loving husband of Geraldene "Gerri" Rowland Cobbs.

Born May 15, 1945, in Callands, he was a son of the late Thomas Stanhope Cobbs and Annie Laurie Walker Cobbs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Copley.

George was a former Lynchburg police officer and was retired from Meredith-Burda / RR Donnelly with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Ivy Hills Golf Club, where he enjoyed playing golf and also loved fishing and other sports.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory a son, George Thomas Cobbs and wife, Kelly, of Lynchburg; a stepson, Tracy Edward Barbour of Hurt; a grandson, Nathaniel Thomas Cobbs; a step-grandson, Blake Douglas Barbour; a sister, Lisa Thompson and husband, Kirk, of Montana; four brothers, William Cobbs and wife, Whitney, of Danville, Joe Cobbs and wife, Karen, of Bedford, Cabel Cobbs and wife, Sylvia, of Danville and Marty Cobbs and wife, Tara, of Callands; a brother-in-law, Bill Copley of Richmond; and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Lynchburg First Church of The Nazarene by Pastor Stephen Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of George to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Suite 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting his family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneraland

cremation.com.

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Published by Lynchburg News & Advance on Sep. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for George Cobbs

13 Entries

October 7, 2009

Dear Cobbs Family,
I am so glad I attended the Memorial Service for cousin George!! It was a beautiful and moving service. Everything the pastor said, everything the family shared, the beautiful singing of brother, Marty; it was all very touching!! And to hear that George was saved on Sunday, and then went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, what a blessing!! God bless all of you. love, cousin, Mary Jane

September 12, 2009

Tom,
Sorry for your loss. Mine and my families prayers are with you and your family.

Billy W Jennings and family

Mike & Wanda Ruff

September 12, 2009

Sorry to hear about George I worked and played golf with him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike &Vanessa Anderson

September 11, 2009

Gerri,
Sorry to hear of the passing of George.I worked with him in the shipping department at Mereith-Burda/R.R.Donnelly.Iam glad we got a chance to see him at O'Charleys after his retirement.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mitzi Fisher

September 11, 2009

So sorry to hear about George. My thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a great man and everyone enjoyed and loved working with him. I pray God will help you through this difficult time.

Debra Vance

September 10, 2009

Geraldene,
So sorry to learn about George. He was a great man. I hold very fond memories of all the times I got to spend with you and him while I was in the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Please take care.

Debra Vance

September 10, 2009

Geraldene,
So sorry to hear about George. My thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a Great man. I will always have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Henry Thornton

September 10, 2009

With Heartfelt Sympathy.......

September 10, 2009

Dear George's family,
I am a Smith Cousin (Aunt Polly's family)! We had lots of fun as children playing in the creek, playing over at Grandaddy Walker's house. Eating watermelon, and working in the tobacco fields!! Your mother and father were good to us. What a wonderful childhood we had in those days!!
May God bless and comfort each of you. I know you will miss George so very much.
Aunt Laurie told me many times that you all came and mowed her yard for her and she appreciated all you did for her. God bless you.
Mary Jane Smith (Keesee) husband Morris
Martinsville, Virginia

Trudy Payne

September 10, 2009

Dear Cobbs Family,
Was so sorry to learn of the death of my cousin, George. We shared some great times growing up together. We always had fun when working in the tobacco with George's family. His sister, Eliza and I were born the same year and graduated together.
George and his family were great in the sports at Callands High School. My love goes out to each of the family. Cousin, Trudy Smith Payne

Debra Wood

September 10, 2009

Gerri, So sorry to hear about George. Thinking of you and your family.

September 10, 2009

Dear Family,
I had the privilege of working with and for George at the Lynchburg Police Department for a number of years. He was a great mentor, a just and compassionate officer. He served his city well. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
R.J. Morrison (Commander II retired)

Rodger & Judy Wade

September 10, 2009

Gerri,
We send our love and sympathies to you at this time. So many memories, the trips you make to see us in Destin. Rodger has so many fond memories of George and him on the police department, service station and most recently, playing cards together.

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