William Kenneth Cobb

William Kenneth Cobb, 86, of Gray, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2026. His funeral will be held at First Baptist Church of Gray on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with a time for visitation beginning at 1:00 PM and formal service to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery and Military Honors are to be presented at graveside.

Born September 9, 1940, to the late Louise Miller and James William Cobb, Kenneth was raised in Jones County. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army, as well as the Army National Guard, where he earned the final rank of Captain. He remained active in the American Legion. Kenneth was a proud Deacon and member of the choir at First Baptist Church of Gray. The former owner of Western Auto and longtime supporter of the Greyhounds, he was a community staple in Gray. Most notably, he led the “chain gang” for the football team and ran the clock for basketball games. Jones County School System awarded him a Lifetime Greyhound Award for his 45 years of dedication to both programs. In addition to playing rounds of golf, Kenneth enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and friends. Together they saw around 40 countries and made countless memories which will always be so fondly remembered.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Louise Miller Cobb and L.C. Ricks; as well as his father, James William Cobb; a sister, Norma Cobb Kirbey (Tim); and a brother, J.C. Cobb (Doris). He is survived by his wife, Vicki L. Cobb; daughters, Karen Cobb Pittman (John) and Kelli Cobb Rutherford (Boyce); grandchildren, Christin Watson (Troy), David Pittman, Megan Smith (Spencer), Luke Rutherford, Lauren Rutherford; great-grandchildren, Will Watson, Elliot Pittman, Sarah Smith; half-brothers, Ovid Cobb and Olin Cobb; a half-sister, Sally Cobb Wentland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Hart’s Jones County Chapel, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032 has charge of the arrangements.