James Albert "Jim" Cobb

August 20, 1934 - May 23, 2020

James Albert “Jim” Cobb was born on August 20, 1934, in Braggs, Oklahoma, to Luther Warden Cobb and Gertrude (Davidson) Cobb. He died on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years. Jim was raised and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated with the East Central High School Class of 1952. Jim enlisted and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958, spending 1 year and 6 months in Guam. He was married on August 11, 2001, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Nelda June (Cotnam) Cobb. Jim spent most of his working life as an Airline Mechanic and Inspector with Rockwell International in Tulsa for 32 years. He could build or fabricate anything he could imagine, using whatever tools he had laying around. Jim was also an aviation enthusiast and earned his multi-engine commercial pilot’s license to fly in his spare time. He was a faithful member of First Church at Stone Canyon in Owasso. He enjoyed a variety of past times such as woodworking and fishing. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: His Wife of 20 years; Nelda Cobb 2 Children; Gerald Cobb and wife Alondria Susan Sink 3 Stepchildren; Douglas Garrison Beth Watkins Glenna Pipins 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Gertrude, brother, Lawrence, and 4 sisters. Due to the current pandemic situation, no services will be held. Inurnment will be held at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, Arrangements were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.