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John Cobble Obituary
He was born July 18, 1935, in Andersonville, Tennessee, to the late M.K. Cobble and Lois Fuhrman Cobble. He graduated from Carson-Newman College and received master and doctorate degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored at South Avondale Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton, Georgia, First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates in Avondale Estates, Georgia, and Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown. He served the Baptist denomination in a number of roles in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia and at the national level. He served on the Carroll City County Hospital Authority Board and other local agencies.
Survivors include his loving wife, Norma Brinkley Cobble of Carrollton; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bill Ottinger of Houston, Texas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Warren Harris of Maryville, Tennessee.
A memorial service is at 5 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr. Henry Fields officiating. In honor of his love for ice cream, there will be an ice cream social after the service in the Tabernacle Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Missionary Union Foundation or to the Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund.
Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cobble
charles cates
July 15, 2014
When he was associate pastor and pastor of South Avondale Baptist Church in Birmingham, i never saw him but that he had a wonderful smile on his face. He had such a positive atittude. may God shower his family with blessings.
pat cates
Sylvia Daugherty
July 14, 2014
Howard was one of a kind. A pure delight to know and love. Though you feel a deep void in your heart, you can also feel God's incomparable peace. My guess is that he and Bert are teasing each other just beyond those Pearly Gates. You have my love and sympathy.
July 8, 2014
His friendship has been SPECIAL to me since we were Roommates at Carson-Newman College during the 1953-'54 academic school year. From top to bottom, "Goofus" was CLASS! Charley
July 7, 2014
Dear Norma, Ruth, and family,
We are praying for God's sustaining grace of hope and peace during this time of grief. May His presence support and sustain you through the coming days.
Paul & Carolyn Smith
Cheryl Thomas
July 7, 2014
Dear Norma and family,
Lifting you and countless friends in my prayers during this sad time. Dr. Cobble has already heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". A true man of God and he will be missed.
Doris & Gary McClung
July 7, 2014
Dear Norma and Sandra,
Our condolences in your loss of Howard. He made a life long difference in so many lives, including our own. It was an honor, privilege and blessing to have known him and considered him a family friend. Our prayers for strength and peace as you move forward without him.
Love, Doris & Gary McClung
Marietta Dennison
July 7, 2014
Norma, I was so sorry to hear of Howards passing. I will be thinking of you and Sandra during this time of sorrow. Love,
Joyce Larkin-Poppell
July 6, 2014
My heart broke when I heard the news of Dr. Cobble but I know where he is and he will be waiting for us with open arms. Prayers are being said for you Norma and Sandra during this difficult time along with the rest of the family.
Cathy Whitaker
July 6, 2014
Our prayers are with Norma and family. Howard was our pastor when we lived in Avondale Estates, GA many years ago. He was a wonderful pastor!
Betty Jenkins Jones
July 6, 2014
Dr. Cobble was so kind to us when my husband, Randall Jones was diagnosed to Wegeners. He visited the hospital many times, checked on us always and introduced us to Damon and Evelyn Williams who became our very special friends, and upon Evelyn's passing and my Randall's passing, Damon and I became special friends. We told Dr. Cobble of this on one of his return visits to E'town. Thank you Dr. Cobble for spreading the gospel as only you could do and being a special Christian friend. I know Heaven had a special "fireworks" Friday evening when you arrived. I am so happy you were in my life.
Douglas & Mary Thompson
July 6, 2014
Norma and Sandra our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. Sandra, I remember you from high school. You and Denise played flute. Howard baptized our son Jim who went to heave in September 1985.
Jim & Barbara Berry
July 6, 2014
Our prayers are with the family during this time of loss from this world. We were members while he served at Avondale Baptist in Georgia.
July 6, 2014
We loved Dr. Cobble. What a wonderful man and Christian he was. Love and prayers to the family.
Lou and Martha Matthews, First Baptist Church, Avondale Estates, GA
Dennis Plank
July 6, 2014
Howard was a committed Christian friend who will be greatly missed. A man of kindness. wisdom, and the love of Christ. He was respected by all who knew him.
Our prayers go Norma and the family. One day we shall meet again never to part.
Nina Smith
July 6, 2014
Thank you, Dr. Cobble, for the many beautiful and precious memories I will treasure as I remember you. Nina
Max Highbaugh
July 6, 2014
Prayers being lifted for Norma and Sandra. You left an indelible mark on Elizabethtown and Hardin County and my life. Dr. Cobble had the rare dual quality of being both an outstanding preacher AND pastor/servant to God and your congregation. See you 'When We All Get to Heaven'...'Rabboni'
beatrice payton
July 5, 2014
He also baptized me also. He was a great guy.
Terry Hope
July 5, 2014
A great man, and absolutely fabulous Christian. I had the honor of being baptized by Dr. Cobble 24 years ago. He is now holding his rightful place in Gods palace. Love and prayers to all of the Cobble Family from the Hope Family.
Lisa Highbaugh-Greene
July 5, 2014
Jay and I send outer love as you say "See you later" to a wonderful and faithful servant and man. Our prayers are with you.
Lisa and Jay
Betty Lewis Sayre
July 5, 2014
Prayers ascend. We are so thankful to have been a part of your lives. May God bless you. Until we meet again. Irene Lewis & Betty Lewis Sayre, wife & daughter of Henry Lewis from SVBC
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