Scott Cobb

Scott Cobb passed away at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin on March 15, 2023 following a brief illness.

He was born in Illinois on April 12, 1958, the son of Verna and Richard Cobb. His grandparents, Carl and Agnes Burkhart, lived on Jackson Lake and Scott and his family moved nearby when Scott was in the eighth grade. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1976.

Scott married Robin Holloway of Jackson in 1977. They moved to Aurora, Illinois in 1978 so Scott could attend the union electrical school. Their two children, Brannon and Carla were born in Aurora. Scott took electrician and welding courses and practiced both trades. He became a union electrician and was also certified to weld at nuclear power facilities.

In 1987, Scott and his family moved back to the Monticello area where Scott continued to work as a union electrician.

Scott was an avid water skier and frequently went skiing with friends. He loved boats and owned several. He also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He owned and customized several Harleys, and he was an excellent salesman at a Harley Davidson dealership in Clayton County. He was an expert scuba diver and became a Divemaster, and enjoyed teaching others to scuba dive. He was a firearms enthusiast and owned numerous guns. He crafted handmade knives from flat metal and created handles from antlers and fine wood.

If there is one thing that could be said for him, it would be that he surely enjoyed the company of other people. Scott had a personality that endeared him to many. He was exceptionally outgoing and had a talent for converting new acquaintances to friends. He truly enjoyed other people and had a way of making them feel comfortable and appreciated. He was helpful to others whenever possible, and generous with his time. Those who knew him treasured his presence in their lives, and he will be greatly missed. The thing he enjoyed most was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Scott was pre-deceased by his father Richard and his brother Kip. He is survived by his brother Steven Cobb, his adult children Brannon Cobb and his family, and Carla Lovingood and her family, and his mother Verna Cobb.

His family has honored his wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held later. Please text your contact info, and how you knew Scott, to Brannon Cobb at 256-453-0493 if you would like to be notified in advance.