Virgil C. Cobb, 87, passed away in Haskell, Texas, Wednesday September 14, 2011 at Haskell Memorial Hospital after a long struggle with lung cancer. Services will be held at Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Haskell with Pastor Morris Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Willow Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes of Haskell. A visitation is schedule for Friday evening, September 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home.

Virgil was born September 11, 1924, in Haskell County to Truett and Myrtle (Wheatley) Cobb. He grew up in Haskell County and graduated from Mattson High School in 1942.  In March 1943, Virgil enlisted in the United States Navy where he served overseas in Guadalcanal, Bougainville, New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. He was discharged March 9, 1946, at Camp Wallace Texas.

On July 30, 1950, he married Evelyn (Linville) Cobb.  To this union two sons were born, Gary C. Cobb and Robert L. Cobb.  During his long lifetime, Virgil worked for West Texas Utilities at the Paint Creek Power Station where he retired in 1987 while holding the position of Assistant Superintendent. He was also a charter member and past president of the Haskell Jaycees, Haskell Booster Club, and the American Legion. Virgil was also very active in the Little League baseball program during his sons' early years.  He is a member of Cornerstone Baptist Fellowship Church where, before his illness, he loved to serve as greeter.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his two sons, Gary Cobb and wife Susan of Lubbock, Dr. Robert Cobb and wife Shauna of Midland; four grandchildren, Blake Cobb of Dallas, Sawyer and Crosby Cobb of Midland, and Tanner Weil of Atlanta, Ga. Also surviving are Virgil's sisters, Joy Chapman of Haskell, Ernestine Kelling of Moab, Utah, Wynell Ford and husband John of Malaga, Wash., and brother, Toxie Cobb and wife Nancy of Farmington, N.M.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Truett and Myrtle Cobb; sisters, Evelyn Peebles and Fern Bassing; brothers-in-law, Jack Chapman, Charles Kelling and Walter Peebles.

Donations can be made in Virgil's name to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Big Country, or Cornerstone Baptist Fellowship.