I attended Temple Baptist for the year that I lived in New Bern, 2005-06.  The main reason I originally went to Temple was because of the wonderful singles group.  The main reason I stayed was because of Steve and his preaching.  I revisited Temple several times after moving so I could hear Steve preach.

I am shocked. Here is it June of 2015 and I just found out. Oh my goodness I loved Steve. I painted a portrait of him several years back and told him to put it in a closet for his grandkids! Wow... what a priceless man he was! He and Charlie Curtis will be the guys I think of when I think of Temple Baptist Church! 

Teresa Beem

I am shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my old friend, gone too soon.  My condolences to Steve's parents, and to Mike, and to his wife and children.  I was in Chapel Hill when Steve turned his life around, but lived in a house formerly the residence of a member of West Asheville Baptist, and his copy of the WABC newsletter still came there, so I was able to follow this development in Steve's life.  I only saw Steve once after that, and met his lovely wife and very young children, at the parsonage at Macedonia Church.  I went online tonight to see if I could find out what was happening for my friend, and I could not be more dismayed.  I recognize several names of other old friends who have left messages here, and I know we all feel this loss.  I hope you who remain will be comforted in this tremendous loss.

I attended Temple Baptist from 2005-08 before I moved away. 

Pastor Steve taught me what it was to be "Free in Christ".  He taught the truth of the Gospel, not legalism.  

The impact he had on my life will NEVER be for gotten. 

"Well done good and faithful servant."  Amen

Just heard of Steves passing. Steve was one of my best friends in High School. While we were very passionate about the wayward things we did in those days I was so happy to learn he became a pastor in that I also went into ministry. I wish our paths had crossed sometime after the change! I am certain he is missed greatly. We will see him again!  In Christ, Michael Angell

I an sorry that I did not know of Steve's death until just now.  Lois and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Pastor Stephen,

We'll miss you very much, but take comfort in the fact that you are with the Lord.  See you again!

With Love,
Stephanie and Michael Bragg

Dear Maria, Danielle, Caleb, and All of Steve's Family,

I know this is a difficult time, but remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). May God's peace reign over you and may the Father's love embrace you and heal your hurting hearts. May God's angels minister to you and may Jesus be always at your side. Sincerest wishes.

Maria, Caleb & Danielle, You  have been in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Cobb always told Clifford that "The Lord loves a hard-working man". So, please let us know if you need anything. We hope to see Steve in Glory one day.

God's light will shine in the darkest of times. Sorry for you loss. We loved hearing him speak truth Sunday mornings.

So sorry to learn of Pastor Steve's passing. My prayers to Maria, Caleb and Danielle. No doubt in my mind where Pastor Steve is. He was a blessing to me. Helped me through some tough times a few years ago. God bless the Cobb family.

Maria, very sorry to read about your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Condolences to Stephens family! I pray for God's arms to hold you lovingly in this time of grieving!

Heartfelt condolences to Maria, Caleb, Danielle, and the Cobb family. We cherish fond memories of Steve and were blessed by his teachings!

We are so sorry to learn of Steve's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maria, Caleb and Danielle, and the extended family.  We send you our love and honor his memory to the JuCan Foundation.

Faye and Earl, Ross and I were so sad to hear of Steve's passing. I know he was a blessing to you and to all the people he touched with his messages about Jesus and his love. I pray that God will give you peace at this time with the knowledge that you will all be together again rejoicing in God's kingdom. We pray for his wife and children also that God will give them peace and shower them with love.

Maria, Caleb and Danielle: May you all truly feel God's loving arms at this time and know His peace in a mighty way. Eddie and I grew so much in God's word through Steve's awesome teaching and preaching. He was an amazing man of God, loving father and strong warrior. We know Heaven is rejoicing in his arrival and look forward to seeing him one day in Glory! May God continue blessings to you all..... Eddie and Sandra Fulcher (New Bern)

Maria, Caleb and Danielle, we are so saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Although we never had the privilege of knowing Steve, it is apparent from messages left here that he was a very special person who touched the lives of so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rolf and Patsy Dolder

To All of Steve's family:

I am a childhood friend of Steve's since second grade.  We were friends even through high school with him always offering a listening ear to me.  After high school, I lost touch with him  until my father was dx'd with cancer and became a member of Macedonia.   I was visiting my father and went to church with him one Sunday.  Much to my surprise, Steve was the pastor.  His sermon was outstanding, "Who Appointed You Judge" and I will never forget it.  He visited my father and mother often and was a great support to them during his illness.  He officiated my dad's funeral service and his words were a great comfort to me and my family.  

I was stunned when my family told me of Steve's passing.  May he rest in peace and all of his family and friends find comfort in all the memories he created here on earth!

Maria, Danielle and Caleb, We're so sorry for your loss. Steve was a special and unique guy. We pray that God will comfort you and give you and your family peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Maria,   I remember when you and Steve were in our singles at WAB.  We could tell that you two were in love and planning to do the Lord`s work.  Over the years I have kept up with you thru your Mom and Dad.  I am so very sorry about your family losing Steve.  He was a good and godly man.  Remembering you and the children in prayer.  
Thankful Steve isn`t suffering now and he has had heavenly healing.  Betty Boyte  Asheville, NC

Dear Maria,
  I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you feel me with you as I am far away. I wish I could comfort you.

Maria, Danielle and Caleb, We just heard about Steve's passing today. We were shocked and saddened by the news. While we haven't seen or talked to you in many years, you both were always in our thoughts. Steve and I and our family are praying for you and your family.I know the days ahead will be tough. Steve touched our family so deeply and so profoundly. He will never be forgotten. I know there is some rejoicing going on in heaven with Steve there. We wish you love,peace and comfort.

We were the two Marine couples who sat in the coffee shop before the 10:30 service waiting in great anticipation to hear Steve's message.  We would go to lunch discussing and chewing on the words God gave him to impart to us - Steve had a wonderful ability to cross intellectual boundaries and deliver the message of love and forgiveness while giving us the tools for application - a gift so few possess.  We appreciated the challenge of his delivery and thank him for renewing God's word for us.  There are just not enough words as Steve meant so much to so many.  Maria, Caleb, and Danielle - we wish you love and peace and God's grace.  Nate, Anissa, Jeff and Sara

So sorry to hear this sad news. Even after all these years you both have remained in our thoughts. You were both there for my parents, Herbert & Peggy Rash and the family. How special Steve was to us. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers and he will never be forgotten. 
Vickie Rash Robinson - Asheville, NC
Member of Macedonia Baptist Church

Maria, Caleb and Danielle, 
  Our hearts go out to you. He was an amazing man. He was our friend and we learned so much from him. He fought a good fight. He will be greatly missed. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you a sense of peace in the days ahead Maria, Caleb and Danielle. Oh, what great memories you have of him to carry you through this difficult time. We love you and are praying for you, Sue and Donna Edwards

Maria, Caleb & Danielle,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband/dad.  You have our deepest sympathy and we will keep all of you in our prayers.  May God comfort you during this difficult time.  With love and prayers to all of you, Keith, Judy & Marc Sodervick

Maria, Caleb & Danielle:  

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.   I cannot even begin to express what Steve, you and the kids mean to me.  Steve was not only my pastor, but more importantly my mentor and you both became my dear friends.  I was broken when I met you Maria and then I visited Macedonia and the minute I came through the door I knew I was to be there.  Steve taught me so much.  I know he is at the feet of Jesus praising his holy name.  

May God wrap his arms around all of you during this time.  I love you dearly and cannot wait until the day we are all reunited in Heaven.  I am sending you lots of hugs and prayers.  Our loss is Heaven's gain, but Praise God we will see Steve again soon.

All my love, 

Mikki Hunter Lewis

Jer. 29:11-14

Maria, Susan and I are keeping you in a light of love during this time. We will greatly miss Steve's warm smile and unconditional love he openly shared with all who knew him.

Maria, Caleb & Danielle:  Steve was so talented, gave so much, blessed many hearts, and with God's help, won souls to the Lord.  I'm glad we knew him and heard his messages many times.  God bless you all and give you strength. 
Flora Ann & Herman Scearce

I grew up with Steve in West Asheville. I lost contact with Steve when he moved to New Bern. He was special even as a kid growing up. Steve had a passion for lost people and those who were searching for purpose in their life. His compassion was his greatest gift. I know Steve is in a better place today but the world he left behind is feeling a great loss. Love you brother.

We can not begin to tell you what Steve and his family meant to us at Macedonia Baptist Church. GOD blessed us with Steve's pastoring through his wisdom, patience, encouragement, and nurturing for 8 blessed years.  We considered Steve, not only our pastor, but our dear friend.
We were blessed to have known this "man of God" and will be eternally grateful to him forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and may GOD wrap His arms around you during these difficult days.
Love and prayers,
Tony & Rhonda Gentry

We really didn't know Steve, just met him a few times at church functions, but we have often heard of his works and how he constantly glorified our God. He has been in our prayers. He is now where we all strive to go. We pray for peace for the family and friends.    John & Phyllis Wiltrout

Maria,I am sending up prayers for you and your family during this time of great loss.  Steve was a wonderful person and pastor.  Take care and God Bless!

Earl, Fay, and Maria, so sorry for the earthly loss of this mighty warrior.

I am at a lost for words. I would sit through both services on Sunday just to hear his Godly messages that penetrated my soul to eventually release me into the loving arms of God. Because of you, Steve, I've been blessed in many ways and will remember so much from your teachings. You had a style to get through to people in such a gentle way to bring hope and peace into their lost souls. I will miss you dearly. Maria, Caleb, and Danielle, what an amazing man of God you possessed in your lives. You will also be in my thoughts and prayers and wish you the very best that God is about during this time. Love you always, Robert.

Thank you Steve for sharing the love God gave you with us and allowing us to be married in your house of worship. I felt the power of Gods goodness in your words as I sat in distant pews and felt like I was soaring amongst the grace of his goodness when you spoke. God So bless the love of the gentle hand and I hope to see you again someday my friend.

Maria:  Just learned of Steve's passing.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.  We know where Steve is so no worries there.  You may not remember me but was a member of Macedonia and my mother Julia Mae Johnson loved Steve and we never forgot the way he stood by her in her final days.  God Bless you.   Joe and Linda Scorsone

Steve was a great pastor, father, and outstanding individual. He will be missed greatly. His messages were always thought provoking and penetrated my heart and soul. I will never forget the time when we were playing in the old sanctuary for Celebrate  Recovery. We finished playing a rewrite of Comfortably Numb. There was one lone person clapping from the balcony; it was Steve. He is with God now. We will never forget him and his family.

Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, though so grateful he no longer is in pain. Maria, Caleb and Danielle, we are praying for you, and all of your Family.  God Bless you with His peace.
Bill and Carolyn Warner

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Stephen Earl Cobb

10 June, 1958 – 15 June, 2014

Cotten Funeral Home

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