Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cobb, Jr., Robert Lee March 31, 2013
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Lakewood News - April 16, 2013

Lake Odessa, MI- Robert Lee Cobb, Jr., age 70, of Lake Odessa, passed 
peacefully early Easter morning, Sunday, March 31, 2012+1.

Bob was born the youngest son to Laura Louise (Sible) and Robert Lee Cobb, Sr. 
on April 26, 1942 in Hastings. Siblings include sisters, Ruth Jean (Bernie) 
Edgel, Donna Leona (Larry) Swarthout, and brothers, Ronald (Colleen) Cobb, and 
Lawrence (Sara) Cobb.

Bob met the love of his life, Lynda Gayle Chorley, when he was 11 years old. 
They married on May 12, 1962 and since that time could often be quoted as 
saying that he was married to “the prettiest girl in town.”

Bob had a natural gift for numbers and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. His 
business history includes farming, used car sales, real estate, restaurant 
ownership and management, and others but is remembered by most for his 
ownership and operation of two local convenience stores known as “Cobb’s 
Corner.” Most recently Bob had served as Odessa Township Supervisor over the 
past 12 years. Other contributions include his membership and involvement in 
countless community organizations. 

Bob is remembered by his grandchildren as one of the most involved of all 
grandparents. He attendee many birthday parties, softball, baseball, football, 
and basketball games, band concerts, choir concerts, and walked a granddaughter 
down the wedding aisle. His children remember him as hard working, patient, 
understanding and kind. Bob was a wise advisor, a great listener and best 
friend who never hesitated to lend a hand. He valued the time we spent with him 
and had a unique relationship with every friend and loved one. To say he will 
be missed is an understatement.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Lynda, of 50 years, and their four 
children, Brynda Kay (Kevin) Merryfield, Robert Lee (Rachel) Cobb III, William 
John (Lydia) Cobb, and Laura Loraine Cobb; 11 grandchildren, Elaina (Nick) 
Ludema, Jessica (Jason) Mays, Robert Lee Cobb IV, Kenneth Blake, Chase, 
Elizabeth, and Seth Cobb, Marisela, Nina, Isabela and Alejandro Martinez; seven 
great-grandchildren, Cavin, Levi, Brynlee, and Mara Ludema, Brooke, Braydon, 
and Olivia Mays. Bob also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and 
family friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents and dear sister, Jeannie.

Funeral services took place Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Lakewood United 
Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road, Lake Odessa.

Memorials in Bob’s name can be made to Lake Odessa Fire Fighters Association 
and/or Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa, Michigan.

Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849.



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