Phillip Carroll Cobb
September 29, 1934 ~ August 14, 2017
Phillip Carroll Cobb, a long-time resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 14, 2017 at the age of 82, at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Winnsboro, LA to James Carroll Cobb and Audrey Phillips Cobb. He married the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Jan DeLong, on May 10, 1957 at the McKinley Avenue Christian Church in San Antonio. Shortly thereafter, Phillip was drafted into the United States Army and served his country proudly from 1957 to 1959. Upon completion of his military service, Phillip worked in construction for HEB for the next 17-years. He then became the Building Trades teacher for NBISD where he mentored hundreds of his students through building a new home each school year for 30 years. Phillip was the recipient of the Silver Unicorn Award and many other building trade awards during his time at NBISD.
Phillip loved camping and traveling with his family in their RV. Countless memories were made traveling the road with his loved ones.
He also loved his Studebaker cars. He and his wife Jan were long time members of the New Braunfels Car Club.
Above all, Phillip was a man of faith, family and fellowship. He was a founding member of the New Braunfels Christian Church, followed by a founder and elder of the Community Christian Church, both of which he helped originate and build with the help of volunteer church members. He also volunteered many hours of his time and talents to build the Mt. Zion Christian Mission in Pipe Creek, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Audrey Cobb and numerous aunts and uncles; Survivors include his loving wife of 60-years, Jan Cobb; Children: daughters Jeannine Carol & husband Dennis Engel, Allyson and husband Russell Hanz and son Craig Cobb and wife Kim. Grandchildren: Travis Engel & wife Ann, Brooke Schriewer and husband Dustin, Ryan Hanz and wife Jordan, Trent Hanz, Kade Cobb & Aldyn Cobb. Sister, JoAnn Griffith, Aunts Dot C Curtis and Hazell Mattoon as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Phillip will be missed by so many. He was a man of faith, integrity and strength that many were proud to call a friend and mentor.
Our sincere thanks for the loving care Phillip received during his 4 years at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Community Christian Church - 1750 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association at https://rebrand.ly/phillipcobb or to the Community Christian Church of New Braunfels.
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Craig, to you and your family I direct my heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this time for the passing of your Dad into Heaven. He has always been in God’s Hands and now he is among the Saints praying for us.
Allyson & family, We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to the family! Our prayers continue as you remember and grieve the loss of you husband and father. What wonderful memories you must have !
Our LOVE and Prayers for your family. May he continue to watch over you and continue to live in your hearts. With love, From The Kattner’s
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Philip was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for the loss of your uncle, prayers are with the entire family.
I’ve heard many stories about this man of God. Marks family blessed to know and love him and your family.
When you think of your dad, and everything that made him the man he was, his wonderful memory lives on through you and your extended family. I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family. He is home with his Lord and savior. Love Vicki
A beautiful obituary for a very kind and loving man. He will be missed. Please let us know if you need anything.
We loved MR.Phil, lots of great memories of him, one was his deep base voice, and he made Great grits!
I loved Phillip Cobb.He was one of my Parents (Wally & Jean Wood) great friends and Eastwood Christian Church family. Such a great man, funny, sweet, and the best bass I ever heard. We are so blessed to have known him and all his family.
Phil and Jan welcomed us to Texas 40+ years ago and befriended us many times. We love you both very much. I know the family will miss him, but he is rejoicing whole in Heaven. What fun for him!
Jan and Phil took into their home two orphaned children, Bob and myself when our mother died in December 1975. I was 17 and Bob was 15, They provided us with a home, love, protection, and good Christian values. This speaks how magnificent this wonderful man was and his wife, Jan. I love you, Phil, and I know you are with God, I grieve for you as your family grieves for you, but there is no greater testament to a Christian’s life than your life. Rest in Peace with our Lord, My prayers are with your family,
Dear Family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Phillip was my 1st Cousin, once removed, and was related through his mother, Audrey, who was my Great Aunt. My parents went to school with Phillip & JoAnn at Winnsboro High School back in the 50’s. Phillip & my Dad, Dale Phillips, kept in touch until Dad passed away in 2010. I had recently started trying to contact him to catch up and talk about our families. I am truly saddened to learn of his passing and consider it a great personal loss not to have had the opportunity to meet him. Please know his Uncle Claude Phillips’ family is mourning the loss of Phillip Carroll Cobb. Respectfully, Randy Phillips
Dear Jan & family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Cobb’s passing. He was truly a great man with a loving heart and soul. He’d give the shirt off his back to any one who needed it. There aren’t enough words to describe how kind this man was. I count myself blessed to have known him!! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be dearly missed but always remembered with love and admiration! Love and prayers, Lynn (Neeley) Plumbley
Dear Craig and Family, Please know I am thinking of you. The hardship of enduring Alzheimers with your father was difficult – I know too – so many others know! It is a tragic illness. I hear almost daily of someone I know who is struggling. Everyone shares a different story. Please take care of your health–I think you have that mindset. And even though you have known that this day would come, somehow, it is peaceful and your Dad is well again. Take good care, Craig.
my sincere condolences to the cobb family I was a student in the class of 1970 nbhs and had the pleasure of being in mr cobbs class I would go and have my lunch with him almost evey day just to pick his brain he had so much knowledge to give was always offering a fried baloney sandwich to anybody that stopped by again my deepest sympathy
My condolences Jan and your family for your loss. Phillip was my mentor and my friend. The Dark at the Beginning of The Tunnel At life’s end, we wonder about the light at the end of the tunnel. In reality, it’s the beginning—the first breath as you come into the world and cry, not in fear but in wonder, The first word and the first sentence that amazes everyone – then the step that leads you on a journey. You will remember moments in your life that somehow stay in your mind forever. You never forget the joy, but sometimes forget the sorrow, And at times it returns—the love you find along that road you travel, the friends you make, and lose so seemingly untimely— So actually, it’s the things that started your life that come back to you in a moment – between here and there. Class of 72’
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mrs. Cobb and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May Mr Cobb RIP in the loving arms of our Lord, and his Angels surround you and comfort you. The Heavens above have received another precious Angel.
Mrs Cobb and family sorry for your lost may he Rest In Peace god bless you on this day and everyday
Mrs Cobb and family, So sorry to hear that Phillip has passed. My condolences to all of you, he will truly be missed. When my family and I moved to Texas and started attending Community Christian Church. I remember meeting Phillip, his warm reception and jovial Spirit. I always looked forward to seeing him on Sunday’s, because of the stories he told about his travels ,family but most of all the way he spoke about Jan and how blessed he was to have her in his life. I was so touched by this tall gentle and humorous man who left a imprint on my life and for that I’m truly blessed.
Jan, I am sincerely sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. I remember when he was at New Braunfels High School teaching young men the building trades. My first husband was his student back in the early 1970’s and learned so many skills. He could build or repair just about anything! Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.