A service to celebrate the life of Billy Ray Cobb, will be held at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 am. Rev. Jack Cobb Jr. and Rev. Michael Arant will officiate, with family and friends masked and observing social distancing guidelines. For those unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed on LSUMC YouTube page. A private burial will follow at Quaker Cemetery.

Billy Cobb died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Born in Camden on September 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Lowman Cobb and Faye Cobb. He grew up in a large family with seven brothers and one sister, filled with love, devotion, and a strong faith. Billy loved his siblings and had a great sense of humor that he inherited from his mother. He married his high school sweetheart, Sallie Irby, and began his career at DuPont, where he worked 39 years until retirement. He developed lifelong friendships with “the Men at the Plant.”

“Gramps” and his words of wisdom were adored by his grandchildren, and he never missed an opportunity to attend a Camden Bulldogs event to watch them compete. He enjoyed his retirement and the time he spent with his family and the son he never had, “Zipper.” Although a devoted Gamecock fan, among his most treasured memories was attending the funeral of Paul “Bear” Bryant and shaking hands with Joe Namath.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Cobb and daughters, Beth Collins (John), Sherry Lee (Bobby), and Susan Best (Marty); and grandchildren, Emily Collins, Kevin Collins, Robert Lee, Mary Lindsay Best, Caroline Best, Cauthen Best. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Bobby Cobb, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Billy was predeceased by his siblings, Glenn Cobb, Neil Cobb, Jack Cobb, Tommy Cobb, Joe Cobb, Jimmy Cobb, and Linda Cobb Tucker.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff of both KershawHealth and Amedisys Hospice, as well as Dr Kahn.

Memorials may be made to Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church and/or Mt Hebron Free Will Baptist Church.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

SERVICES

Celebration of Life Service

Thursday, December 17, 2020
11:00 AM
Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church
1206 Lyttleton Street
Camden, SC 29020