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.
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5 Condolence(s)
Bob and Carolyn Hanks
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Pat and Ron
So sorry for your loss. Pray he is in a better place with his beloved Geneva. We are holding you up in prayer as you grieve your dad and grandfather. May his love always be held close to your hearts forever. Love and prayers. Bob
Rebecca McCollum Shelby
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I will miss him dearly I always enjoyed seeing him and Aunt Gene they will always be missed
Mike McCollum
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Uncle Ed was a wonderful man and I'm so grateful to have had him for an Uncle. Growing up he always had that video camera on his shoulder recording our family get together. I'm so thankful that he shared these with me to watch and pass on to the next generation. Him and his wonderful stories and jokes will be deeply missed
Marlene
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Pam and Joyce, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Uncle Irvine, always teasing or sharing a funny joke. Hugs to you and your families.
David Harris
Monday, December 9, 2024
Joyce, Pam and Family sorry to hear of your Dad's passing we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. David and Shelba