JW Cobb, 75 of New Hope left this world for his eternal home on December 20, 2024. At a young age, JW learned the values of hard work, family first, and to enjoy life. He was born the only boy on his family farm in Big Cove where he would later sacrifice his education to work with his parents and learn the meaning of hard work and perseverance. From there on, he worked with many talents such as roofing, excavation, and general contracting to become the successful patriarch of his family, beginning when he married the mother of his children at 16 years old. He later met his beloved partner of the next 31 years, Sherry Dalton, who stood by him until the end; he loved her deeply. “Life is about the choices you make” and countless other words of wisdom from him will forever be ingrained into our mind and soul. He left a legacy of love for the outdoors and strong family values that will be carried on for generations to come.
Many of his adventures in life included his nephew Johnny Ray Thompson who he loved as a son!
He was preceded in death by his parents Jewell & Lena Mae Cobb. Sisters Marilyn Thorpe, Rilla Houk, and Linda Patton.
He is survived by his sisters Jewel Fox and Kathy Benham and four children, son Jonathan (Evelyn) Cobb, son Kenneth (Rhonda) Cobb, daughter Vickie (Glen) Whitaker, daughter Sherri (Wayne) Henry. Beloved Partner Sherry Dalton, bonus daughters Teresa (Kenny) Murwin and Jennifer Biffle, grandchildren Tiffany (Ray) Green, Josh (Whitney) Cobb, Julieann (Trent) Johnson, Jordan Cobb, Tyler (Frances) Cobb, Jonathan Henry, Jonathan Richard Cobb II, bonus grandchildren Kenzie Smith, Colton Hancock, Damian Murwin, and Karter Beckwith, and great grandchildren Brentley Bearden, Landon Green, Jayci Cobb, Whitley Bearden, Jaxon Cobb, Ellie Johnson, Eli Johnson, Roman Cobb, Wilson Cobb, Rhett Johnson, and Violet Cobb
Visitation will be on Monday December 23, 2024 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM with services to follow at New Hope Funeral Home with Brother Ed King officiating. Pallbearers: Johnny Ray Thompson, Brad Houk, James Meeks, Kenny Murwin, Ray Green, Trent Johnson, Josh Cobb,Jonathan Richard Cobb II, and honorary pallbearers Jonathan Henry, Colton Hancock, and Damian Murwin.
The interment will be at Green Valley Cemetery in Big Cove.
