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Robert “Bob/Catfish” Cobb Jr.

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Birth	:	8 Sep 1922 Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 2014 Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5078011, -94.7063980
Description	:	Robert "Bob" Cobb, Jr., also known as "Catfish" 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:38 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Carrington Place in Pittsburg, KS. He was born September 8, 1922, in Pittsburg, KS, the son of Robert F. and Mable (Cox) Cobb, Sr. He attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1940. On December 1942, Bob enlisted in the US Army. He served in WWII and was honorably discharged in November 1945 as a First Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Arlean R. Holden on July 12, 1947 in Pittsburg, KS. She preceded him... Read More	Robert "Bob" Cobb, Jr., also known as "Catfish" 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:38 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Carrington Place in Pittsburg, KS. He was born September 8, 1922, in Pittsburg, KS, the son of Robert F. and Mable (Cox) Cobb, Sr. He attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1940. On December 1942, Bob enlisted in the US Army. He served in WWII and was honorably discharged in November 1945 as a First Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Arlean R. Holden on July 12, 1947 in Pittsburg, KS. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2008. Bob worked for the U.S. Postal service as a letter carrier for many years retiring in 1977. He later worked at Crestwood Country Club and at Four Oaks Golf Course. Bob loved to play golf. He had 9 career holes-in-one. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling on an all "lefties" team for many years. Membership was held at the Countryside Christian Church and also a loved part of the Centralia United Methodist Church. Bob is survived by two daughters, Beverly Reynolds and her husband Ed, of Centralia, MO, and Linda Black of Joplin, MO; a brother Carl Cobb of Pittsburg, KS; five grandchildren Mandy Reynolds, Jennifer Oxford, Jason Reynolds, Jamie Black, and Rob Grassi; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and three brothers, Luther, Harold, and Charles Cobb. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2014, at the Countryside Christian Church with Vance Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, with graveside military rites provided by the Kansas National Guard Military Funeral Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Countryside Christian Church and/or the Centralia United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS. Father link Sent by: KLElkins 47632315

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Robert “Bob/Catfish” Cobb Jr.'s memorial is located at: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA.
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Robert “Bob/Catfish” Cobb Jr. death on 14 Apr 2014 in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.5078011
Longitude: -94.7063980

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Fred Cobb Sr.

(1895 - unknow)

Mable S Cox Cobb

(1897 - 1966)

Spouse

Arlean R. Holden Cobb

(1925 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garden of Memories Cemetery
Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5078011, -94.7063980

2. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5135200, -94.7066500

3. Shirley Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4768930, -94.7047340

4. Lone Star Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4768982, -94.7043991

5. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4552994, -94.6789017

6. Frontenac Cemetery
Frontenac, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4542007, -94.6766968

7. Union Center Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5292015, -94.7778015

8. Smilie Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5503006, -94.6492004

9. Yale Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4836900, -94.6155000

10. Englevale Cemetery
Englevale, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5861015, -94.7322006

11. Rosebank Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5518990, -94.6194000

12. Dietz Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

13. Mindenmines Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4639381, -94.5913460

14. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

16. Rowe Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4018010, -94.6503930

17. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

19. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5005989, -94.8533020

20. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. McGonigle Cemetery
Cato, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6264000, -94.7305984

23. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020