Thomas Joseph Cobb, known most affectionately as T.J., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 8, 2021. Leaving behind his beautiful wife Natalie, and his two small children, Caisen, 6 and Parker, 3 who were his pride, joy, and whole world. He was a gentle giant who loved big and with passion and has left a beautiful legacy in his two glorious children.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Girardin Cobb and children, Caisen and Parker; Father, Ronald Edward Cobb; Mother, Anna Sue Pickens; Sister, Jennifer Michelle McCarty and husband, Mike and daughters, Cianna and Michaela McCarty; stepbrother, Jason Wiley and stepsister, Jennifer Contello. Aunt, Nita G. Pickens, and life partner, Judy L. Tanner. Cousins, Deborah Hvizdos, David Lutz, Jill Pickens Wallace, Kami Pickens Gywnn, J.R. Pickens, & Kyle Adams. Second cousin Kim Pickens Stubbs and her husband Bob Stubbs. Beyond the named cousins there are a host of beloved (great) aunts, uncles, and 2nd and 3rd cousins who T.J. was extremely close with. T.J. was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents Joseph Luther Pickens and Annabel Tharp Pickens and paternal grandparents Donald Eugene Cobb and Mary A. Englehart.
T.J.’s life began June 20, 1983, in Texas City, Texas. He grew up in Alvin Texas, where he began his passion of playing football. He went on to play college football for Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico, and it was there that he met his wife and soulmate, Natalie. TJ and Natalie started their life together in Alvin, where TJ taught History and coached football at Alvin Jr. High. For the past 7 years their little family resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado where TJ continued teaching history and doing what he loved. He took delight and pride in his work coaching and teaching young students and athletes at North Middle School, and then at Widefield High School where he adored the students and the community and was respected in return.
He was a superhero father, loving husband, and an all-around incredible son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandson, teacher, coach, friend, and human. He had a huge heart to serve others, especially his family, friends, students, and athletes. He had a positive and caring influence on so many as he was a brilliant teacher, positive role model on and off the field, and an amazing co-worker and friend. T.J. was an avid and passionate sports fan, never wavering in his devotion to the Clemson Tigers, Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and any sports his kids would play in. TJ’s infectious smile, giggle, and irresistible character will be deeply missed.
McCarty Family is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: T.J. Cobb's Funeral
Time: Feb 17, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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