** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Warren Reginald Cobb Sr, 81, died 21 Sep 2001 in Ivor, Va. Born 11 Sep 1920 in Isle of Wight County, he was a retired general contractor, WWII veteran, and member of Ivor Baptist Church. Survived by wife Edith, son Warren Jr., grandson Paul, and brothers John and Russell.  

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services occurred 24 Sep 2001 at Purviance Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family received friends 23 Sep 2001.  

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**Transcript**  
Warren Reginald Cobb Sr  

11 September 1920 – 21 September 2001  
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COBB  

Warren Reginald Cobb, 81, a resident of Ivor, Va., died Friday, 21 September 2001, at his home. Born on 11 September 1920 in Isle of Wight County, he was the son of the late William Alfred Cobb and Indiana Barrett Cobb. He was a retired general contractor, a member of the Ivor Baptist Church, a member of the Ivor Hunt Club, was past master of Ivor Masonic Lodge No. 291 A.F.&A.M., and was a charter member of the Ivor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, European Theatre.  

He is survived by his wife, Edith Council Cobb; a son, Warren R. "Mate" Cobb Jr. and his wife, Frances of Ivor; a grandson, Paul Warren Cobb and his fiancée, Krissy Nelson of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two brothers, John Cobb of Zuni and Russell Cobb of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Raby Cobb.  

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, 24 September 2001, in Purviance Funeral Home Chapel, Wakefield. Rev. Steve Bradshaw and Rev. Steven R. Gupton officiating.  

Burial with Masonic Rites will be in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Zuni, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Ivor Volunteer Fire Department or Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad.  

Richmond, Virginia  
Richmond Times-Dispatch  
22 September 2001  
Page B8  
Obituary for Warren Reginald COBB  

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[Birth: 11 September 1920 – Zuni, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 21 September 2001 – Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia, USA]  

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** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| **Field**   | **Data**                                                     |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name        | Warren Reginald Cobb Sr                                      |
| Age         | 81 years                                                     |
| Birth       | 11 September 1920; Zuni, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA |
| Death       | 21 September 2001; Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia, USA   |
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** Table of Relationships**  

| **Name**                    | **Relationship**                 | **Residence**      |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------|
| Warren Reginald Cobb Sr     | Decedent                         | Ivor, Va.          |
| William Alfred Cobb         | Father (predeceased)                                 |
| Indiana Barrett Cobb        | Mother (predeceased)                                 |
| Edith Council Cobb          | Spouse                           | Ivor, Va.          |
| Warren R. Mate Cobb Jr.     | Son                              | Ivor, Va.          |
| Frances Cobb                | Daughter-in-law                  | Ivor, Va.          |
| Paul Warren Cobb            | Grandson                         | Lawrenceville, Ga. |
| Krissy Nelson               | Grandson’s fiancée                 | Lawrenceville, Ga. |
| John Cobb                   | Brother                          | Zuni, Va.          |
| Russell Cobb                | Brother                          | Suffolk, Va.       |
| Raby Cobb                   | Brother (predeceased)                                |
| Several nieces and nephews  | Extended family                                      |
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** Publication Details**  

| **Field**             | **Data**                |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|
| Publication Name      | Richmond Times-Dispatch |
| Publication Date      | 22 September 2001       |
| Location              | Richmond, Virginia      |
| Page                  | B8                      |
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** Other Relevant Information**  

- **Birth**: 11 September 1920 (Zuni, Isle of Wight County, Virginia)  
- **Death**: 21 September 2001 (Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia)  
- **Age at Death**: 81 years  
- **Military Service**: U.S. Army, World War II (European Theatre)  
- **Affiliations**: Ivor Baptist Church, Ivor Hunt Club, Ivor Masonic Lodge No. 291 A.F.&A.M., Ivor Volunteer Fire Department (charter member)  
- **Memorial Donations**: Ivor Volunteer Fire Department or Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad  

**Date Consistency Check**  
- Death date (21 Sep 2001) was a Friday (consistent with "Friday" in transcript).  
- Funeral date (24 Sep 2001) was a Monday (consistent with "Monday" in transcript).  
- Family visitation (23 Sep 2001) was a Sunday (consistent with "Sunday" in transcript).