Cecil passed away peacefully at home in Edgewood, Texas surrounded by family on May 14, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1934 in Gladewater, Texas to Cecil D. Cobb, Sr. and Mabel Bailey Cobb.
Cecil grew up in Gladewater and graduated from Gladewater High School. Cecil was married to his beloved wife, Sidney for 63 years at the time of her passing in 2020. The couple had built a beautiful life together. Cecil was Christian by faith. He had been active in different church throughout the years. He was a deacon at the 1st Baptist Church in Pearl, MS for a long time. After moving to Edgewood over 16 years ago, he started attending Lakeside Baptist Church. Cecil worked and retired from Walmart. In earlier years he and Sidney had a booth at 1st Monday selling antique glass and sold other wares; woven basket, etc.. at different flea markets around the area. Cecil dearly loved the Lord and his family. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mabel Cobb; wife, Sidney Cobb.
Cecil is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Mathis; granddaughter, Jordan Anderson and spouse, Telyssa; grandson Easton Anderson; sister, Anita Mount and spouse, Robert.
A graveside will follow the service at the Cathedral in the Pines in Tyler, Texas where he will be laid to rest next to his love, Sidney.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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