of Greers Ferry, AR

July 23, 1931 - December 7, 2024

Edward Irvin Cobbs, age 93, of Greers Ferry and formerly of Little Rock, was born July 23, 1931 in Delfore, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Robert Powhatan Cobbs and Minnie Bush Turner Cobbs. Ed was a 1949 graduate of Childress High School and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Before joining the Army, he married the love of his life, Geneva McCollum.

After 35 years of employment with A. O. Smith Company, Ed retired. He and his wife moved to Greers Ferry where he enjoyed working on their property. He loved to aggravate and joke around with the grandkids, family and friends. Ed always had stories to tell about his time in Korea and things he had seen in the newspapers and TV.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 71 years, Geneva; his siblings, O'Neal Turner, Clifford Turner, Boyd Cobbs, R.P. Cobbs, Clyde Cobbs, Charles Cobbs, Applerine Finley and Ruth Turner.

He is survived by his daughters, Pam and Joyce; three grandchildren, Ron (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Jason) and Kelly (Nathan); eight great-grandchildren, Brianna, Jathan, Bentley, Michael, Bradley, James, Riley and Everest and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Pinecrest Memorial Park with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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