Obituary
     Jack Burton Cobb, of Log Cabin, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016, at the age of 75.  Jack was born on June 28, 1941, in Claude, Texas, to Syble and Harold “Boss” Cobb.  He graduated from Claude High School and studied at Texas Tech University.  He enlisted in the U. S. Army in August of 1960.  As a Green Beret, he served two tours in Vietnam and one tour in Panama.  He began his career at the Dallas Police Department in June of 1969, and there he stayed until retirement in
December of 1999.

     Jack Cobb was very talented and mastered many things over his lifetime.  A close friend of his said “If Jack wanted to learn how to do something, he picked up a book and learned how to do it.”  He 
taught himself to play the guitar at a young age and could play by ear.  Jack was able to play several instruments, but is mostly recognized for his skill and distinct sound when picking his guitar. Paired with his beautiful voice, he definitely has a sound that is all his own.  He perfected the art of wood turning and could craft anything out of wood, including beautiful pieces of furniture, bowls and vases, to only name a few.  He was skilled at crafting specialty knives by hand, not only making the knives, but also the intricate boxes that held them.  He was also known for his work with leather.  Jack had a passion for firearms and loved to collect pieces, go shooting, and make his own ammunition.  He was known as a perfectionist, and it definitely shows in his life’s work. His talent and skill cannot be matched or replaced.

     Jack was preceded in death by his dad, Harold “Boss” Cobb; mom, Syble Cobb; and wife, Linda Cobb.  He is survived by his daughter, Amber Campbell; son, Jason Cobb and wife Michelle; daughter, Cindy Wheat and husband Virgil; son, Craig Bowen and wife Tonya; his cousin, Eleanor Williams.  “Papa Cobbler” had many grandchildren: Heather and Michael, Kellie and Kaleb, Dalton, Jennifer, Tyler, Caleb, Hunter, Taylor, Preston, Lauren, and Mitchell.  Great-grandchildren: Kayden, Milo, Madeline, Jailyn, 
Silas, and Gavin.
