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Johnny Albert Cobb

April 11, 1951 ~ November 1, 2014

Johnny Albert Cobb, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Born in Wilson County on April 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Johnny Harrison Cobb and Ruby Anderson Jackson. Johnny worked in construction for forty years as a mill wright. He retired from Construct and was previously employed with Edwards. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. Johnny leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Rita Webb Cobb of Rocky Mount, NC; one son, Johnnie Ray Cobb and his wife, Joy of Rocky Mount, NC and one daughter, Angela Brown and her husband, Ken of Nashville, NC. He is also survived by two sisters, Regina Rankin and her husband, John and Alice Wiggins; three brothers, Donald Cobb, Jeffrey Jackson and Augustus Cobb and his wife, Connie. He is survived by grandchildren: Kayla Boykin, Grey Cobb, Dylan, Alexus and Justin Brown. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014, at 1:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Reverend Preston Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 11/6, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 11/7, 1:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Angela, Our hearts are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Although we didn’t know him personally he had to have been a very special person to have such a loving, caring daughter as you. If there is anything Rodger & I can do for you please don’t hesitate to call. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

  2. we are so sorry angela and ken. its an awful hurt when you lose someone you love. time will help heal your heart but your memories will last a lifetime. thinking of you all. judy and gary

  3. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find some comfort in your most cherished memories of the good times you spent together. You have a very loving family who will be there for you. Bonita Proctor

  4. Although no words can really help much to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. The love of those around you will help you through the days ahead. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.


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