Douglas Cobb was born in Hall County on December 4, 1949, and departed this life on July 14, 2024. He was born to the late James Harold Cobb and Roberta Hunter. He attended Fair Street Elementary School and the Job Corp. After completing the Job Corps, Douglas was different than many who served during the Vietnam War – he enlisted in the U.S. Army voluntarily. He served as a U.S. Army sergeant from Harmony Church, 1st Battalion Co. C out of Fort Benning from 1968 - 1969 and fought three major battles during his year in Vietnam. He continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves following his time in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1983. He was a member of the American Legion Post 321 in Gainesville, GA. After returning home from the military, he worked as a Corrections Officer and continued his studies at Lanier Technical College earning his Building Trades degree. He worked in construction for many years and eventually started his own general contractor company, Cobb Construction. He loved helping others, being a comedian, music and was always the life of the party. He was a well-known DJ, D-Funk. His charm, smile, humor, wit and zest for life will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers and two sisters: Barbara Brawner and Brenda Riley. He leaves to cherish his memories of his loving wife, Cheryl Cobb. Sons: Mikado (Sandra) Cobb and Albert (Rotunda) Patrick. Daughters: Barbie (Waymon) Swift and Cherjuana (Jason) Crawford. Grandchildren: Veshawnda (Braxton) Pittman, Rayna Cobb, Victoria (Imoja) Brown, Shandra Patrick, Aeriole Terry, James Patrick, Brielle Patrick, Cameron Patrick, Albert Patrick II, Louis Patrick, Douglas Patrick, Kadon Crawford and Evan Crawford. Along with 2 siblings, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 Am at Hillside Chapel, Gainesville, GA. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Wimberly Funeral Home between the hours of 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Family will receive friends between the hours of 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.
