Howard Lee Cobb

Howard Lee Cobb, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.  He was born March 3, 1935 in Metter, GA to Harvey and Angerone (Jerril) Cobb.  Howard was a Contractor, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attended Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a resident since 1950, moving from Georgia to Dade City, FL, then moving to Avon Park, FL.  He is survived by his Wife – Myrna Cobb of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Debra Cobb of Hookerton, NC; Sons – Charles Johns (Isabelle) of Round Rock, TX; Dennis Johns (Bonnie) of Avon Park, FL; Brothers – James “Pete” Cobb (Diane) of Avon Park, FL; J.C. Cobb (Delores) of Avon Park, FL; 9 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by Brothers – H.P. Cobb; Roy Cobb; Sisters – Vergie Cobb; and Estelle Kennedy.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with Rev. John Girdley officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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