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Richard Cobb Obituary
Richard started his military career in 1971, and served in a number of locations. Being assigned to Fort Carson, he became a 30 year resident of Colorado Springs. In 1991, he retired U. S. Army CW3, Missile Systems Technician after serving his country for 20 years. Richard continued to be active even after his military career by extending his credentials as Best Buy Manager and an ITT Electronics Lead where he retired for a second time.
During his assignment in Fort Lewis, Washington he met Barbara Glenn and they were married on March 10, 1982, in Fort Bliss, Texas. Richard and Barbara celebrated 34 years of marriage last March.
Richard had a number of hobbies including fishing, wood working, hosting a great BBQ, enjoying Royal Crown with his many buddies and playing dominoes. As a member of the American Poolplayers Association, he earned the title of "Champion" in 8 & 9 Ball. He also enjoyed college football (Roll Tide)!
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Barbara; his children: Janel (David), Tory, Maria (Joseph), KC (Chris); his siblings: Phyllis (Jack), Gwendolyn (Malcolm), Reginald (Barbara J.), Ernestine (Melvin); his grandchildren: Madigan, Lillian, Seth, Archer, Anna, Naomi, Callan and Max. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Eugene Cobb I and Annie Dorel (King) Cobb.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., January 12, 2017 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, 80910. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., January 13, 2017 at the same location. Full military honors will be bestowed at interment at 2:00 p.m., January 16, 2017 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, 80236.
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Dan Hawk
January 16, 2017
Richard represents a time in history that his children and grandchildren may not know. My name is Dan Hawk and I attended Sidney Lanier High School at the same time as Richard. I didn't know him, but he was among just a handful (maybe 12) of African Americans who attended a white high school for the very first time. 1969 was the very first year of integration and he was among those who braved the change. Unlike today, that was a much tougher time, especially in the south, and many of the students didn't like the change and weren't very friendly or accepting of the black people coming into our schools. Ironically, Sidney Lanier is an almost all black school now. I can't imagine how it must have been for Richard, but I'm confident he should be labeled as one of the civil rights people leading the way for attending as one of twelve or so blacks in a graduating class of over 800 seniors. I'm sorry for your loss.
Lucille Rhim
January 13, 2017
Ernestine, Melvin and Family,
May you be covered by God's Blessing . And the angels remind you of the great times you spent together.
Lucille+
January 13, 2017
Barbara and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Eileen Cox
Scott Nightengale
January 12, 2017
Lots of great memories of Rich, especially our battles with the 52 Mod build... Rest in peace my friend.
Risa Green
January 12, 2017
My husband and I have had the pleasure of being friends with the Cobb family for many years. We have many great memories of times we spent together. Rich will truly be missed by us. Prayers and condolences to his wonderful family.
Gean Walker
January 11, 2017
My prayers are with the family Richard was a great person to work with I worked with him at ITT.
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