Mr. Edward "Ed" Leroy Cobbler was born October 6, 1947 and entered Heaven May 27, 2023. Services to celebrate his life will be at 1 PM, Tuesday, June 6 at Harvest Church, 4915 Guilford College Road, Greensboro, NC 27407, officiated by Pastors Joseph and Misti Coyne. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. The family will receive guests beginning at 11AM prior to the service. The service can be viewed through livestream at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://boxcast.tv/view/cobbler-homegoing-service-lviykoekbdym1xzazruo__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!O069B0bs3SoqR4mHjV9-JCe8lyWtQVAWRBQ2F3ewIrCoBKI_VoOkWf79Ai7EXuCH-erDkur84QZB8BKiQlOxdJ548ZsSoas$
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Cobbler of the home; sons, Lee (Gina) Cobbler and Brian Cobbler; daughter, Ashley (Andrew) Pearson; three granddaughters, Lauren, Alexis and Kali Cobbler and a grandson on the way; sister, Carolyn Cobbler; stepson, Jody (Jaime) Garaventa; adopted son, Evan "Bobby" Vo; nephews, Josh Cobbler and Wesley Kilgor, along with several other dear nieces and nephews; God children, Mikiah Isley, Gabriel Gleason and Alexa Gleason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Perry Cobbler, Kenny Cobbler and Gail Cobbler Blakely.
Ed had an unforgettable impact on so many lives and a distinguished career. He served his Savior, country, family and community with determination and sincerity. His biography of service is listed below. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to sistersinternationalwomen.org or POB 20696, Winston-Salem, NC 27120. Online condolences may be offered at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
EDUCATION R. J. Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC
Guilford Technical Community College, Greensboro, NC - Criminal Justice
Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL Owner, ELC Investigative Services (39 years). Private firm investigating criminal, domestic, workers comp, security surveillance of disgruntled (ex-)employees, security surveys, child custody, traffic accidents, liability, personal injury cases; background checks and undercover work; process servers, retail shopping services; executive protection service; industrial security. 1983-Present
Greensboro Police Department (15 years). Served in Youth and Criminal Divisions, Vice and Narcotics Squad, and Field Operations Division. 1968-1983. Included 10 years as investigator working narcotics, burglary, and juvenile cases.
While previously serving as off-duty police and while currently conducting private investigations, have had experience in the planning, supervising, and management of security operations at multiple businesses including retail.
CAREER Followed investigations to such locales as San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, New York,
HIGHLIGHTS District of Columbia, Mexico, and several South American destinations.
Provided local executive protection for vice presidential candidate.
Saved insurance companies millions of dollars in liability and workers comp cases. In one case alone plaintiff sued for $3 million, yet jury awarded nothing.
Involved in a local 1997 alienation of affection case that became an international news story. Conducted successful investigation which resulted in a $1 million judgment in favor of ex-wife.
MILITARY United States Army. Served in Vietnam combat unit 13 months (First Air Cavalry). Honorably discharged as Sergeant E-5. 1965-1968
CIVIC AND Former member of NC Private Protective Services Board, 2011-2020
PROFESSIONAL Harvest Church, Greensboro, NC
ORGANIZATIONS Member of Crime Stoppers Board of Guilford County Greensboro NC Present
Member of Guilford County Sheriff’s Advisory Board Present
Greensboro Sports Council Present
Former Chairman, Police Complaint Review Board, Greensboro, NC for 12 Years
Former Member, Human Relations Commission, Greensboro, NC for 6 Years
Past Board member of Win/Win Resolutions, past member of National Advisory Board
March of Dimes Committee
President, Civitan Club
Past President, Greensboro Claims Association
Member and past Board member of Greensboro Merchants Association;
Past Chair of Crime Prevention Council and Membership Council; Past Membership Campaign Chair -Winning Team 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004; Circle of Excellence nominee – 1998
Red Cross Disaster Volunteer
Mobile Meals Volunteer
Charter member, past VP, NC Association of Private Investigators (NCAPI)
Member, National Association of Private Investigators (NAPI)
Former member and past VP, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Member, Better Business Bureau
Past member, Board of Directors, Greensboro Palomino Baseball League
Past member, Board of Directors, Court Watch
Former Board member of Amends Prison Ministry
