Jay Gould (JG) Cobb 5 JUL 1919 - 27 MAR 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JG Cobb, 84, died March 27, 2004, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Tony Roy Cobb Sr. and Willie Anne Blythe Cobb. JG was a Navy veteran of World War II and proudly served as chief petty officer aboard the USS Arkansas. He was a member of the Hunterdale United Church of Christ for 75 years and served in many capacities including the Board of Deacons, Sunday school teacher, Laymans Fellowship, and Mens Bible Class. He was a member and past master of Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF&AM. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Clara Belle Smith Cobb; three daughters, Brenda Bishop and husband, "Plucky" of Franklin, Christine Nelson and husband, John of Louisville, Ky., and Laura Ann Strickland and husband, Mike of Raleigh, N.C.; six grandchildren, Michael Bishop and wife, Cassidy, Kelly Bishop, Zachary Nelson, Ian Nelson, Aaron Strickland and Ethan Strickland; a great-grandchild, Dylan Decesaro; two brothers, Herman Cobb and Melton Cobb and wife, Lois; five sisters, Ruth Babb and husband, Lewis, Edith Simmons and husband, Gus, Dot Kitchen, Gracie Ann Foster and husband, Frank and Jerline Lankford and husband, Johnny, all of the Franklin area; and many nieces, nephews and friends. JG was predeceased by two brothers, Tony "Buck" Cobb and Shelton "Sheck" Cobb and a sister, Audrey C. Cobb. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hunterdale United Church of Christ with the Rev. Dietmar Plajer officiating. Burial with Masonic rites and military honors will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home and immediately following the committal in the church fellowship hall. Norfolk, Virginia Virginian-Pilot March 28, 2004 Page: B7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 5 JUL 1919 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 27 MAR 2004 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA] ## Narrative summary of the obituary Jay Gould Cobb, born 5 Jul 1919 in Southampton County, died 27 Mar 2004 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral was held at Hunterdale United Church of Christ on Tuesday, 30 Mar 2004. Burial with Masonic rites and military honors followed in Southampton Memorial Park. ## Transcript Jay Gould (JG) Cobb 5 July 1919 - 27 March 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JG Cobb, 84, died March 27, 2004, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Tony Roy Cobb Sr. and Willie Anne Blythe Cobb. JG was a Navy veteran of World War II and proudly served as Chief Petty Officer aboard the USS Arkansas. He was a member of the Hunterdale United Church of Christ for 75 years and served in many capacities including the Board of Deacons, Sunday School teacher, Laymen's Fellowship, and Men's Bible Class. He was a member and past master of Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF&AM. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Clara Belle Smith Cobb; three daughters, Brenda Bishop and husband, "Plucky" of Franklin, Christine Nelson and husband, John of Louisville, Ky., and Laura Ann Strickland and husband, Mike of Raleigh, N.C.; six grandchildren, Michael Bishop and wife, Cassidy, Kelly Bishop, Zachary Nelson, Ian Nelson, Aaron Strickland and Ethan Strickland; a great-grandchild, Dylan Decesaro; two brothers, Herman Cobb and Melton Cobb and wife, Lois; five sisters, Ruth Babb and husband, Lewis, Edith Simmons and husband, Gus, Dot Kitchen, Gracie Ann Foster and husband, Frank and Jerline Lankford and husband, Johnny, all of the Franklin area; and many nieces, nephews and friends. JG was predeceased by two brothers, Tony "Buck" Cobb and Shelton "Sheck" Cobb and a sister, Audrey C. Cobb. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hunterdale United Church of Christ with the Rev. Dietmar Plajer officiating. Burial with Masonic rites and military honors will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home and immediately following the committal in the church fellowship hall. Norfolk, Virginia Virginian-Pilot 28 March 2004 Page: B7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 5 July 1919 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 27 March 2004 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jay Gould (JG) Cobb | |---------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Age | 84 years | | Birth | 5 July 1919; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 27 March 2004; Norfolk, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------| | Jay Gould (JG) Cobb | Decedent | | Tony Roy Cobb Sr. | Father (deceased) | | Willie Anne Blythe Cobb | Mother (deceased) | | Clara Belle Smith Cobb | Wife (survivor) | | Brenda Bishop | Daughter (survivor) | Franklin | | Plucky Bishop | Son-in-law (survivor) | Franklin | | Christine Nelson | Daughter (survivor) | Louisville, Kentucky | | John Nelson | Son-in-law (survivor) | Louisville, Kentucky | | Laura Ann Strickland | Daughter (survivor) | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Mike Strickland | Son-in-law (survivor) | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Michael Bishop | Grandson (survivor) | | Cassidy Bishop | Granddaughter-in-law (survivor) | | Kelly Bishop | Grandchild (survivor) | | Zachary Nelson | Grandchild (survivor) | | Ian Nelson | Grandchild (survivor) | | Aaron Strickland | Grandchild (survivor) | | Ethan Strickland | Grandchild (survivor) | | Dylan Decesaro | Great-grandchild (survivor) | | Herman Cobb | Brother (survivor) | Franklin area | | Melton Cobb | Brother (survivor) | Franklin area | | Lois Cobb | Sister-in-law (survivor) | Franklin area | | Ruth Babb | Sister (survivor) | Franklin area | | Lewis Babb | Brother-in-law (survivor) | Franklin area | | Edith Simmons | Sister (survivor) | Franklin area | | Gus Simmons | Brother-in-law (survivor) | Franklin area | | Dot Kitchen | Sister (survivor) | Franklin area | | Gracie Ann Foster | Sister (survivor) | Franklin area | | Frank Foster | Brother-in-law (survivor) | Franklin area | | Jerline Lankford | Sister (survivor) | Franklin area | | Johnny Lankford | Brother-in-law (survivor) | Franklin area | | Tony Buck Cobb | Brother (predeceased) | | Shelton Sheck Cobb | Brother (predeceased) | | Audrey C. Cobb | Sister (predeceased) | ## Publication Details | Publication | Location | Date | Page | |-------------------|--------------------|------------------|------| | Virginian-Pilot | Norfolk, Virginia | 28 March 2004 | B7 | ## Other relevant information All facts and dates are consistent with the edited obituary and transcript. Dates have been verified for accuracy with respect to days of the week.