Charles C. Cobb was born May 10th 1944 to Clifton and Martha (Williams) Cobb in Sikeston MO. He was educated in the Springfield Public School System and a graduate of Central High School. He went to earn a degree in Criminal Justice from Northeast Missouri State University.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Martha (Williams) Cobb. Charles of Fairview Heights ILL. departed this earthly life on Friday, August 14th, 2020.
Charles is survived by sons, Marty Davenport of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Corey (Taryn) Cobb of St. Louis MO; brothers Connell and Joseph Cobb; sister, Amanda Cobb Darden). He is further survived by grandchildren Martene (Marvis) Dean of Knoxville TN., Nia (James) Locklin and Colin (Jessica) Davenport both of Chattanooga, TN; Micaleb Cobb of St. Louis MO. His life long friend Mr. Terrell (Joy) Walker and God daughter Joy Walker both of St. Louis MO; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Charles was the first African American male in St. Louis’s Police Academy in the sixties, where he also became a recruiter. Later in his career he worked for General Motors and Anheuser-Busch he was second in command of Security where he later retired. He loved golf and deeply loved his grandchildren.
Services are private.
Memorials 100 Black Men of America, A Kappa, Gold shield Detective.
FOREVER
Gone yet not forgotten
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me.
Forever in my heart.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
If love could have saved you,
You have lived forever
Author Unknown
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I’m not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your
Eyes filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you
And each time you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand
That Jesus came and called my name
And took me by my hand
And said my place was ready
In the heaven far above
And that I’d have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here in you heart
Author Unknown
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