James Glenn Cobb Jr.

James Glenn Cobb, Jr, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 27, 2010. The eldest son of James Glenn Cobb and Maysie Blacksher, he was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Maysie Cobb Atkinson. He is survived by his daughter, Liza Cobb Snyder (Jeremy) of Birmingham; two grandchildren, Maysie Tucker Snyder and William Cobb Snyder; a brother, Jeptha Blacksher Cobb of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Cobb graduated from University Military School in Mobile and attended Emory University where he joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He received his undergraduate degree and his law degree from the University of Alabama. He practiced law in Mobile for many years. Mr. Cobb was a member of several mystic societies. An avid outdoorsman all of his life, he particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing. Some of his great joys include being in the woods at his camp in Monroe County and spending summers in Point Clear. A graveside service at Magnolia Cemetery will take place Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 10:30 am. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Mobile Waterfront Rescue Mission. .