Melvin William Ephriam Cobb

Pickens, South Carolina

Melvin William Ephriam Cobb, age 40, went to be with the Lord Monday March 7, 2016 at Baptist Easley Hospital. Mr. Cobb was born in Easley a son of the late Kathie Louise Cobb and Billy Douglas.

William was a graduate of Pickens High where he played the trumpet and sousaphone in Jr. High and the High School Marching Band. He spent a lot of time reading and writing all his life. He attended Clemson University and he enjoyed music of all kinds. William was a kind person who always tried to help others and encourage the need of a good education. He traveled to many places including Iowa, Bahamas, Kentucky, New Jersey, Florida, just to name a few. He grew up in a Christian home with a strong belief that he would see his mother again one day.

He met and fell in love with Kimberly Richardson, they planned to have a long loving home together.

Survivors include his grandmother, Vallie Mae Powell Cobb, one aunt; Lesa Mae Cobb Wimpey, one uncle; Richard Wimpey, one nephew; Matthew Lee Wimpey, one niece; Melissa Faith Wimpey all of Pickens, loving companion Kimberly and her parents and special friend Joseph Newman.

Visitation will be Friday March 11, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday March 12, 2016 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend H.C. Couch. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mr. Cobb was predeceased by his parents, and Grandfather Melvin Cobb.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cobb family.

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