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Obituary
Charles N. Cobb,
65, of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully on May 27, 2013 at the Emogene
Dolin Jones Hospice House after a brief courageous fight against serious
illness. Charles was born on July 21, 1947 in Chautauqua County, NY to the
late Roland E. Cobb and Mildred Clark Cobb Near. Charles is survived by his
wife of 42 years, Bonnie L. Cobb; a daughter, Erica Cobb Schippers (John) of
Ypsilanti, MI, and grandson, Jack Richard Schippers. He graduated from
Houghton College, Houghton, NY in 1970 with a BS degree in Chemistry and
from Marshall University in 1988 with a Masters degree in Business. Charles
honorably served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1970 –
1976 and was based in Huntington, WV and Governors Island, NY. Chuck was
employed by Ashland Oil Company and subsequently Marathon Petroleum Company
from 1978 to the present. Chuck was a respected member of the Analytical
Section of the Refining Analytical & Development department where he was a
Research Chemist. Chuck loved his job and developed great friendships with
his coworkers over the years. He was known for his dry sense of humor as
well as a fondness for an occasional treat of single malt scotch. He was a
fine tuba player and for a period of time performed with local community
brass bands. Chuck also enjoyed classical music and Beethoven was his
favorite composer. He was a lifelong supporter of the second amendment.
Chuck greatly enjoyed watching and participating in a variety of sports and
athletics. Charles will be greatly missed by family and friends. Gratitude
and appreciation is extended to a retired coworker and friend, Frank DiLego
and his wife, Diane for their support and help through this difficult
period. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the doctors
and staff at Cleveland Clinic and the Veterans Medical center as well as
Hospice of Huntington and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A private
graveside service will be conducted in Chautauqua County, NY. In lieu of
flowers, donations would be appreciated for the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice
House at 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV. Reger Funeral Home of
Huntington is assisting the family.
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