George Marion Cobbler (78), went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1945, in Patrick County, VA to the late Mildred Coleman Cobbler and Joseph Richard Cobbler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by one son, Christopher Newton Cobbler, three sisters, Nannie Ruth Cobbler Merritt, Rachel Mae Cobbler, Rena Carolyn Cobbler, two brothers, Joseph Elmer (JE) Cobbler, Larry Cobbler. Marion was a loving and caring husband, father, uncle, and friend to many.
Marion graduated from Hardin Reynolds High School in 1964 and went to work for DuPont. During his time at DuPont, he was called up to serve his country and entered into the Air Force for 3 ½ years during the Vietnam War. He then returned home to Patrick County and worked for DuPont until his retirement in 1998. Marion also farmed raising tobacco for many years and then cattle which he loved until his health would no longer allow. Marion was a member of Peter’s Creek Baptist Church.
Marion leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 57 years Glenda Smith Cobbler, daughter, Tonya Johnson (Gary) of Clayton, NC and his faithful K9 companion, Marley. He also leaves behind brothers Henry Wayne Cobbler (Linda) of Rocky Mount, VA, Doug Cobbler of Spencer, VA, sisters in-law Alice Cobbler, Danie Dillinger. He also leaves behind brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Winnie Smith of Critz, VA, and sister in-law Judy Smith of Abingdon, VA, along with many loving nieces and nephews. The visitation will be Friday evening, September 13, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. with the service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services Stuart Chapel. The burial will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Peters Creek Baptist Church, Lawsonville, NC, starting at 11:00 a.m. with military rites by Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.
The family is so thankful for the loving care he received from his caretakers and friends Tami Jackson and Rebecca Lilly.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Patrick County Alzheimer’s, PO Box 1301, Stuart, VA 24171.
Norris Funeral Service Services in Stuart is serving the Cobbler family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
