Lloyd R. Cobb

Lloyd R. Cobb, 89, of Winfield, formerly of Scott Depot went home to be with the Lord peacefully Sunday morning, February 12, 2017. Born June 6, 1927 in Charleston, he was a son of the late Brady Ray and Ada Virginia Surface Cobb. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, JoAnn; great-granddaughter, Maura Rae Kuhl; sister, Dorothy Amick; brother, Charles Cobb. A 1944 graduate of South Charleston High School, Lloyd attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Columbia Gas Transmission, retiring as the Director of Gas Estimates and Planning. A veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, he served as a Corpsman in the Great Lakes. He and his late wife were active members of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church for 50 years. There he served as Elder, Trustee, choir member and Sunday school teacher. He was honored to be named Elder Emeritus. He and his sons, did mission work in Haiti during the early 1980’s in conjunction with the Hot Springs Presbyterian Church pastored by his son, Ray. He also participated in many Habitat for Humanity builds. He sang Barbershop with a quartet and chorus and coached many little league baseball games in his earlier years. An avid sports enthusiast, he held season tickets for Marshall University football for many years. Following retirement from Columbia Gas, he enjoyed his passion for woodworking, giving most of it away. His time at the beach and making friends on the fishing pier gave him considerable joy. He also loved to travel the East Coast in a series of motorhomes with his family. He was always the go-to guy for fixing just about anything working with a dear friend in home repair and renovation. Following a heart attack in 2012, his participation in the cardiac rehab program at CAMC- Teays Valley allowed him to develop close relationships with many people that he cherished. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Diann and Randy Hodges of Winfield, Chuck and Nancy Cobb of Yulee, FL, Ray and Diane Cobb of Durham, North Carolina and Ben and Tina Cobb of Hurricane; grandchildren, Sara (Eric) Whitney, Mary (Jess) Kuhl, Dave Cobb (Amy Preece), Amanda (James) Ross, Phil (Stacey) Cobb, Ryan (Rachel) Cobb, Lindsey (Michael) Houbre, Cassie Williams, Tre Cobb, Lexi Williams, Gabi Cobb, and Richie Williams; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Norma McDowell of South Charleston; sister-in-law, Sue Ballengee of Barboursville and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11am Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, 5339 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot with his son, Rev Ray Cobb and church pastor, Dr. Kyle Key officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Winfield Cemetery, Winfield. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. You may visit his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories with the family. The family suggests strongly that memorial contributions be made to either Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, 5339 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 or the Maura Rae Kuhl AED Foundation, 20 Hazel Circle, Winfield, WV 25213. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Cobb family.

Lloyd R. Cobb

June 6, 1927 - February 12, 2017