James “Jim” A. Cobb

James “Jim” A. Cobb, 74, of Republic, formerly of South County, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was born July 3, 1947, to Carl and Wilma (Griffin) in Gainesville; one of six children in the home.
He graduated from Dora High School, class of 1965. He married Anna Collins in 1969. Cobb went on to attend Harris Stowe Teachers College, receiving his bachelor’s degree and then he went on to receive his master’s degree from Webster University, both in the St. Louis area.
Cobb worked for the Fox, C-6 Jefferson County School System, as a sixth grade teacher for 25 years, until his health began to decline. Anna and Jim relocated to Republic in 2010, to be closer to family.
Cobb is preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law, Charlene Cobb and two nephews, Greg Cobb, and Greg Collins.
Cobb is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anna, siblings; Dwayne Cobb and wife Juanita, Vernon Cobb, Shirley Cobb, Aubrey Cobb and wife Anita and Jack Cobb, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
A graveside service was at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Ball Cemetery just outside of Dora.