Mr. Selvin Cobb Sr

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4 Selvin Cobb Sr., aka “Big C” was born in Vienna, Georgia on December 19, 1930 to the late Frances Quarterman and Rosby “Mutt” Cobb. He spent his early years in Vienna and was educated in the Dooly County public schools. With his mother Frances Quarterman Redding and James Patterson Redding, the stepfather who raised him as his son, the family relocated to Spillway in Indian River County, Florida when Selvin was a teenager. After moving to Spillway, Selvin met and married the late Nina C. Walker and to this union, seven children were born. Selvin served honorably in the United States Army in the Korean War and was a dedicated member of the American Legion Local Post 220. He was a man of faith and as a young man joined Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Gifford, Florida. Selvin moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1970 where he later met and married Amanda Peck and became a stepfather to her two daughters. He continued on his walk with Christ when he joined the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death. Selvin Cobb was widely known as an entrepreneur and one who would take risks. He was a self-made man and owned his own landscaping business until his health began to fail and he retired. Selvin worked several jobs simultaneously and was known throughout Indian River County as a man who believed in a very strong work ethic and providing for one’s family. He was a no-nonsense disciplinarian, demanded the best from his children in everything they did and stressed the importance of getting an education. Selvin was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife and mother of seven of his children, Nina C. Walker Cobb of Gifford, FL; sisters Catherine Cobb Brown of Vienna, GA; Mabel “Shane” Cobb of Jacksonville, FL and Sylvia Rogers Grier Clark Person of Gifford, FL a cousin raised in the home who was like a sister to him and brothers Rosby Cobb Jr., Robert Cobb and Richard Cobb all of Vienna. On December 23, 2014, God in His infinite wisdom called Selvin home to eternal rest. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are his devoted wife Amanda Peck Cobb, 11 children: Jeanette Cobb Rowe, Lanham, MD; Selvin “Butch” Cobb Jr. (Sharon) Quincy, FL; Francina “Tiny” Cobb (Dave) White, Abingdon, MD; Gilda Y. Cobb (Terry K.) Hunter, Orangeburg, SC; Janice Cobb (Joseph) Lowe, Woodville, FL; Roger Wayne Cobb, Philadelphia, PA; Carlos “Poosie” Cobb (Ronald) Jackson, Miami, FL; Glen (Kathleen) Bostic Sr., Pompano, FL; Nicole Anderson, Boynton, FL; Deborah Peck Brown, Flint, MI; and Joyce Peck (Bruce) Kennedy, Pembroke Pines, FL. His brothers: Will Otis Cobb Sr., Gifford FL; John L. (Pearlie) Cobb, Vienna, GA; Eugene “Little Buddy” (Sola) Cobb, Decatur, GA. Sisters: Christine (Bobby) Anderson, Vienna GA; Alice (Matt) Taylor, Rialto, CA; Eva Lou Williams, Gifford, FL, a cousin who was like a sister to him and a sister-in-law Susie (Curtis) Owens, Saginaw, MI. Selvin was a doting grandfather and deeply loved his grandchildren: Sonya Rowe Wooten; Deleta Rowe Henry; LaKessha Dokes; Brian (Shavon) Cobb; Jonina Lowe; Juel Cobb Mason; RaShondra “Shonnie”

Mr. Selvin Cobb Sr

December 19, 1930 - December 23, 2014