Joseph Cobb, Sr.

Obituary For Joseph Cobb, Sr.

Joseph Louis Cobb, Sr., 72, of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the peace and love of his home.

“Joe”, as he was known, was born in Harrisburg, son of the late Levester Cobb, Sr. and Lummie (Scales) Cobb, received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District and Joe spent his early years in Mt. Airy, North Carolina with his mother, grandparents, aunts and uncles until he returned to Harrisburg in 1958. Believing it was his obligation to provide for his then wife, Vannell and children and their future, he followed his grandfather, father, uncles and brother into the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation Local 1688 (now known as Cleveland Cliffs) where he worked faithfully for 51 years as it changed ownership retiring in the summer of 2021, he then recommitted his life to the Lord and joined Dayspring Ministries of Middletown.

In his leisure, Joe loved vacationing, photography, riding his motorcycle and bicycle and spending time with his grandchildren. He often said his sons were his greatest accomplishment. Joe was also an automobile enthusiast and received many awards as a precision shooter.

In addition to his parents, his daughter, Rachel and his brother, Kenneth preceded him in death and he leaves a legacy of love and devotion to his loving wife of 43 years, Betty Cobb; his three sons, Joseph Cobb, Jr., (Donza), Jermaine Cobb (Diana) and Maurice Cobb (Jeamee); his nine grandchildren, his two great grandchildren; his four siblings, Levester “June” Cobb, Jr. (Karen), Anthony Cobb, Christine Cobb and Shawn Cobb and a host of other relatives and friends.

Joe’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8th at 11:00AM in his church, 1600 Spring Garden Drive, Middletown, PA 17057.

Ministry of Comfort entrusted to the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home Corp., Steelton, PA.