1SG Bobby Lee Cobb, United States Army (Retired) of Florissant, Missouri died Monday, January 8, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 A. M. in the sanctuary of the Davis Chapel C. M. E. Church in Arabi, Georgia.
The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.
Army First Sergeant (Retired) Bobby Lee Cobb was born May 20, 1943 in Cordele (Crisp County), Georgia, to the late Horace Cobb and Estelle (Buckle) Tolbert. Bobby was the fifth of fourteen children. He was mostly reared in the household of his step-father Theotis Tolbert and his mother to include a host of extended family, most notably Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark (both deceased). At an early age he joined the Davis Chapel CME Church. He faithfully served as an usher until he enlisted in the U.S. army.
He was educated in the Crisp County School System and completed his high school GED in 1962. He went on to graduate from the University of Maryland by attending off-duty classes while serving on active duty. Besides completing studies to obtain his high school diploma and his college degree, he also completed dozens of military training courses, most notably the Army’s Parachutist Course with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Also he was in the 1st Sergeant’s Academy and the highly competitive Noncommissioned Officer’s Logistic Program. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1990, after 29 years of distinguished service. Bobby was fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends and “Top” (nickname for 1st Sergeants) by his Army buddies.
Bobby was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. While on active duty, he served more than 3 ½ years of combat duty in Vietnam and multiple tours in Germany and the Republic of South Korea. He distinguished himself by earning several military decorations such as the Bronze Star (2 awards), The Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals for combat tours in Vietnam, the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), the Military Occupation Medal (Berlin, Germany), the Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), 7 Overseas Ribbons and 9 Good Conduct Medals.
He was inducted into the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Killeen, Texas in 1973 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He later transferred his membership to Taegu, South Korea in 1987.
Besides spending precious time with his family, Bobby spent much of his free time pursuing many hobbies and participating in card game tournaments and he won several 1st place trophies wherever he was stationed. He was an avid mountain climber and enjoyed touring ancient, historical gladiator stadiums and especially the old royal and noble family castles in European and Asian countries as well the Buddhists Temples.
After retiring from the Army, he worked as an Inventory Management Specialist for the Army in Korea and St. Louis, MO for more than 25 years where he was awarded numerous certificates for his stellar performance and resourcefulness. He also leaves behind a host of dear friends and co-workers at the Army Distribution and Publishing Center there and a legacy of caring and professionalism that will be sorely missed.
While in Korea, Bobby met the love of his life. He and Son (affectionately known as Candy) were married and remained together for the next 43 years.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 A. M. in the sanctuary of the Davis Chapel C. M. E. Church in Arabi, Georgia.
The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.
Army First Sergeant (Retired) Bobby Lee Cobb was born May 20, 1943 in Cordele (Crisp County), Georgia, to the late Horace Cobb and Estelle (Buckle) Tolbert. Bobby was the fifth of fourteen children. He was mostly reared in the household of his step-father Theotis Tolbert and his mother to include a host of extended family, most notably Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark (both deceased). At an early age he joined the Davis Chapel CME Church. He faithfully served as an usher until he enlisted in the U.S. army.
He was educated in the Crisp County School System and completed his high school GED in 1962. He went on to graduate from the University of Maryland by attending off-duty classes while serving on active duty. Besides completing studies to obtain his high school diploma and his college degree, he also completed dozens of military training courses, most notably the Army’s Parachutist Course with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Also he was in the 1st Sergeant’s Academy and the highly competitive Noncommissioned Officer’s Logistic Program. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1990, after 29 years of distinguished service. Bobby was fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends and “Top” (nickname for 1st Sergeants) by his Army buddies.
Bobby was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. While on active duty, he served more than 3 ½ years of combat duty in Vietnam and multiple tours in Germany and the Republic of South Korea. He distinguished himself by earning several military decorations such as the Bronze Star (2 awards), The Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals for combat tours in Vietnam, the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), the Military Occupation Medal (Berlin, Germany), the Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), 7 Overseas Ribbons and 9 Good Conduct Medals.
He was inducted into the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Killeen, Texas in 1973 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He later transferred his membership to Taegu, South Korea in 1987.
Besides spending precious time with his family, Bobby spent much of his free time pursuing many hobbies and participating in card game tournaments and he won several 1st place trophies wherever he was stationed. He was an avid mountain climber and enjoyed touring ancient, historical gladiator stadiums and especially the old royal and noble family castles in European and Asian countries as well the Buddhists Temples.
After retiring from the Army, he worked as an Inventory Management Specialist for the Army in Korea and St. Louis, MO for more than 25 years where he was awarded numerous certificates for his stellar performance and resourcefulness. He also leaves behind a host of dear friends and co-workers at the Army Distribution and Publishing Center there and a legacy of caring and professionalism that will be sorely missed.
While in Korea, Bobby met the love of his life. He and Son (affectionately known as Candy) were married and remained together for the next 43 years.
1SG Bobby Lee Cobb, United States Army (Retired) of Florissant, Missouri died Monday, January 8, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 A. M. in the sanctuary of the Davis Chapel C. M. E. Church in Arabi, Georgia.
The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.
Army First Sergeant (Retired) Bobby Lee Cobb was born May 20, 1943 in Cordele (Crisp County), Georgia, to the late Horace Cobb and Estelle (Buckle) Tolbert. Bobby was the fifth of fourteen children. He was mostly reared in the household of his step-father Theotis Tolbert and his mother to include a host of extended family, most notably Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark (both deceased). At an early age he joined the Davis Chapel CME Church. He faithfully served as an usher until he enlisted in the U.S. army.
He was educated in the Crisp County School System and completed his high school GED in 1962. He went on to graduate from the University of Maryland by attending off-duty classes while serving on active duty. Besides completing studies to obtain his high school diploma and his college degree, he also completed dozens of military training courses, most notably the Army’s Parachutist Course with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Also he was in the 1st Sergeant’s Academy and the highly competitive Noncommissioned Officer’s Logistic Program. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1990, after 29 years of distinguished service. Bobby was fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends and “Top” (nickname for 1st Sergeants) by his Army buddies.
Bobby was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. While on active duty, he served more than 3 ½ years of combat duty in Vietnam and multiple tours in Germany and the Republic of South Korea. He distinguished himself by earning several military decorations such as the Bronze Star (2 awards), The Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals for combat tours in Vietnam, the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), the Military Occupation Medal (Berlin, Germany), the Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), 7 Overseas Ribbons and 9 Good Conduct Medals.
He was inducted into the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Killeen, Texas in 1973 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He later transferred his membership to Taegu, South Korea in 1987.
Besides spending precious time with his family, Bobby spent much of his free time pursuing many hobbies and participating in card game tournaments and he won several 1st place trophies wherever he was stationed. He was an avid mountain climber and enjoyed touring ancient, historical gladiator stadiums and especially the old royal and noble family castles in European and Asian countries as well the Buddhists Temples.
After retiring from the Army, he worked as an Inventory Management Specialist for the Army in Korea and St. Louis, MO for more than 25 years where he was awarded numerous certificates for his stellar performance and resourcefulness. He also leaves behind a host of dear friends and co-workers at the Army Distribution and Publishing Center there and a legacy of caring and professionalism that will be sorely missed.
While in Korea, Bobby met the love of his life. He and Son (affectionately known as Candy) were married and remained together for the next 43 years.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 A. M. in the sanctuary of the Davis Chapel C. M. E. Church in Arabi, Georgia.
The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.
Army First Sergeant (Retired) Bobby Lee Cobb was born May 20, 1943 in Cordele (Crisp County), Georgia, to the late Horace Cobb and Estelle (Buckle) Tolbert. Bobby was the fifth of fourteen children. He was mostly reared in the household of his step-father Theotis Tolbert and his mother to include a host of extended family, most notably Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark (both deceased). At an early age he joined the Davis Chapel CME Church. He faithfully served as an usher until he enlisted in the U.S. army.
He was educated in the Crisp County School System and completed his high school GED in 1962. He went on to graduate from the University of Maryland by attending off-duty classes while serving on active duty. Besides completing studies to obtain his high school diploma and his college degree, he also completed dozens of military training courses, most notably the Army’s Parachutist Course with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Also he was in the 1st Sergeant’s Academy and the highly competitive Noncommissioned Officer’s Logistic Program. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1990, after 29 years of distinguished service. Bobby was fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends and “Top” (nickname for 1st Sergeants) by his Army buddies.
Bobby was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. While on active duty, he served more than 3 ½ years of combat duty in Vietnam and multiple tours in Germany and the Republic of South Korea. He distinguished himself by earning several military decorations such as the Bronze Star (2 awards), The Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals for combat tours in Vietnam, the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), the Military Occupation Medal (Berlin, Germany), the Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), 7 Overseas Ribbons and 9 Good Conduct Medals.
He was inducted into the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Killeen, Texas in 1973 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He later transferred his membership to Taegu, South Korea in 1987.
Besides spending precious time with his family, Bobby spent much of his free time pursuing many hobbies and participating in card game tournaments and he won several 1st place trophies wherever he was stationed. He was an avid mountain climber and enjoyed touring ancient, historical gladiator stadiums and especially the old royal and noble family castles in European and Asian countries as well the Buddhists Temples.
After retiring from the Army, he worked as an Inventory Management Specialist for the Army in Korea and St. Louis, MO for more than 25 years where he was awarded numerous certificates for his stellar performance and resourcefulness. He also leaves behind a host of dear friends and co-workers at the Army Distribution and Publishing Center there and a legacy of caring and professionalism that will be sorely missed.
While in Korea, Bobby met the love of his life. He and Son (affectionately known as Candy) were married and remained together for the next 43 years.
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