Obituary of Russell D Cobb

Springville – Russell D. Cobb, 83, of Springville, died at 3:42 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bedford. Born July 27, 1932 in Bedford, he was the son of Frank Boone and Lois (Bridwell) Cobb. He married Twila Luann Faubion on February 24, 1957 and she survives. He was a farmer, a bus driver for Springville Elementary School and retired as a custodian at Oolitic Middle School. He was a veteran of the Korean War and of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Twila, of Springville; a son, John D. Cobb and wife, Penny; a daughter, Janet D. Godsey and husband, Mark; four grandchildren, Alexandra Dair Cobb, Jordan David Cobb, Erik Brendan Godsey and Morgan Danielle Godsey; a great grandson, Josiah David Cobb; a sister, Judith Kay Cobb Bartlett. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Fred Bartlett. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 6th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kevin Giggy officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Cemetery West with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 5th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Tuesday, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.