William Cobb

William Cleveland Cobb, age 80, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Doyline, Louisiana. William was born December 18, 1945, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Leo Cleveland Cobb and Grace Alma Cobb.

He worked as an ironworker by trade and had a lifelong love of adventure, often exploring old towns and cemeteries, where he enjoyed discovering the stories of the past. He had a knack for wheeling and dealing cars and trucks and always enjoyed a good bargain. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, finding joy in the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life.

William is survived by his wife, Sharon Cobb; daughter, Jeanna Cobb Sulzer (Troy); son Jonathan Lee Cobb (Mia); eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Kerry Thibodeax (Ronnie), Janice Cobb, and Jo Jawaski, and brother, Jerry Cobb (Donna).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Grace Cobb; sisters, Dorothy Bybee, Cleo Sweeney, and Cathey Ramsey; brother, Willie Cobb; sons, William Cobb, Jr. and Robert Cobb; grandsons, Billy Alexander Cobb, Christopher Pennell, and Nathan Robert Simpson.

Pallbearers will be Dakota Sulzer, Kealyn Sulzer, Robbie Webb, Cody Vincent, Timothy McGrew, Eathan Powell, Alex Young, William (BJ) Berry.

A visitation for William will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana 71037. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at West Lake Baptist Church Cemetery, 2587 LA-163, Doyline, Louisiana 71023.

The family would like to extend special thanks (Uncle) Ronnie for all the adventures he took William on and Stephanie and st. Joseph Hospice staff for their care.