Michael Woodard Cobb

ROCKY MOUNT – Michael “Mike” Woodard Cobb, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, after a short illness. Born in Nash County, NC on October 24, 1960, he was the son of Alton Earl Cobb and Mavis Boykin Cobb. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Cobb; and uncle, Dennis Raper.
Mike was a dedicated worker for Befco, Inc. for over 30 years. He was a member of West Mount Baptist Church. Mike enjoyed working on tractors and loved building things with his hands. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding horses. Mike loved “running” his dogs while driving his golf cart along the river on his farm. He loved his girls but a light lit up in his eyes when he heard his grandchildren call him “Papa”. Mike truly adored and loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 31 years, Elizabeth McAdams Cobb; daughters, Ashley Cobb Melvin and husband, Cody, of Rocky Mount, and Catherine Cobb Green and husband, Doug, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Addison Melvin and Gavin Green; mother, Mavis Boykin Cobb; brother, Ronald Cobb and wife, Rhonda; aunts, Doris Raper and Sandra Wilson and husband, Ed; father-in-law, Gordon McAdams; sister-in-law, Mary Lynne Weaver and husband, Todd; and four nieces. He was also survived by his four-legged children, Gunner and Gizmo.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Wray Wheeless officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Private Family Burial will be held at a later time.
The family would like to thank Nash Hospice for their dedicated service in caring for Mike. A special thank you to his caretaker, Bernice Joyner for her love and care for all of us.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com