Chuck Cobb
Longtime Marfa Church of Christ preacher and accountant Chuck Cobb went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
A memorial service will be 2pm Friday, July 1 at the Alpine Church of Christ.
Born Charles L. Cobb on March 23, 1934 in Athens, Alabama, he was the fourth son of Bob Cobb and Velma Covington Cob. He was a graduate of Athens Bible School and attended Abilene Christian College where he met his bride and love of his life, June Sheppard Cobb.
Chuck worked at Gulf Envelope in Houston for 15 years. He served as song leader and Deacon at the Broadway Church of Christ.
Chuck and June moved their family to Fort Davis in 1968 to work at McDonald Observatory and to fulfill his dream of being a preacher, serving as the Fort Davis Church of Christ pastor for 20 years. During this time, the Marfa Church of Christ asked him to preach on a temporary basis. Chuck remained their preacher until his passing.
The Cobb family lived in Fort Davis and McDonald Observatory until the mid-1980s, moving to Alpine to open Cobb Bookkeeping upon his graduation from Sul Ross State University with an accounting degree. Chuck was a member of the NAEA, Enrolled Agent, allowing him to represent clients before the IRS.
He was a member of the Alpha Chi and Who’s Who of Colleges and Universities. He was a member of the Alpine Parks Board. Chuck also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alpine Credit Union for 21 years, where he held offices of vice president and treasurer.
Chuck loved to officiate high school sports for 20 years, and was state certified in football, basketball, and volleyball. He served the schools in the tri-county area proudly.
Survivors include his wife, June; a son Craig and his wife Sharon of Woodbridge Virginia; three grandchildren, Jesi Cobb, Chace and Tara Cobb, great-granddaughters, Bennet and Elliott, and Alyssa and Chip Lyon; a son, Lane of Lajitas Golf Resort; granddaughters Taryn Cobb, and Kelsey and her husband, Cory Lydens, great-grandson, Tanner, and daughter, Cecilia Cobb of Athens, Texas; his brothers, James and John; sisters, Joann, Sue, and Linda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Bob and Luther Cobb.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Lifeline Chaplaincy Inc., Administrative Office, 1415 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX 77004-9906; http://www.lifelinechaplaincy.org.
Condolences may sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.