Emmett Leander Cobb, Jr.

1947 ∼ 2008

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Emmett Leander Cobb, Jr., 60, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City.

Reverend Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church will officiate.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Emmett was born October 13, 1947 in Florien, LA, to Emmett Sr. and Edna Strebeck Cobb. Emmett served in the US Army and was a truck driver for Tri City Welding.

He was an avid hunter, he loved the outdoors and was a member of the Plantation Hunting Club.

He is survived by his wife Agnes Walker, son Chuck Cobb and wife Charlotte of Orange, daughter, Taryn Calvert and husband Jason of Bridge City, grandchildren, CJ Cobb, Joshua Cobb, Abbey Cobb, Breanne Calvert and Seth Calvert.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Ashworth, Michael Franklin, Paul Burke, Phillip Burke, CJ Cobb, Michael Dewees and Donnie Dewees.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Cobb and Seth Calvert.

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Anonymous October 4, 2008

I was shocked to read about his death in the Sabine Index. I knew Emmett from summer camp, and he was a very precious person. I had lost touch with him not being able to go to the Belmont reunion every year.##imported-begin##Wanda Hebert Seago##imported-end##

Anonymous August 21, 2008

Chuck, Taryn, and families, Uncle EJ was a fine man and Iâ??ll always remember those Union Baptist Church homecomings in Belmont, Louisiana, where our families often met. Although we are separated by many miles, please know that our thoughts and pra##imported-begin##Barry Nichols##imported-end##

Anonymous August 20, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers -##imported-begin##susan tallarita##imported-end##

Anonymous August 20, 2008

Chuck,Charlotte & Family May today there be strength for each and everyone of you. Always remember the good times you had with your loved one.May God bless you. Your memories will never fade away. Keep those memories close to your Heart!!!Have a blessed ##imported-begin##Pat Caillavet##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2008

Agnes, Chuck, Taryn and family It was my pleasure to call my Mr. Emmett my Friend he was a very fine, caring and considerate person. I have missed him very much at work everyday and our conversations. God truly called an angel home and he is healthy again##imported-begin##Donna Green##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2008

Chuck, Taryn, Agnes, and family, Although there are no words to take away the pain you are going through, please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. I know that Granny eagerly greeted EJ as he entered the gates of heaven. Love and##imported-begin##Valerie Edwards##imported-end##