Obituary of Tom Cobb

Thomas “Tom” Cobb, age 84 of Burlington, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence.   He was a retired Brick Layer, a farmer, a volunteer Chaplain for the Boone County jail, a member of Burlington United Methodist Church, an honorable Kentucky Colonel, and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and spending time with his family.  His parents, Cecil and Vera Hubbard Cobb and sister, Roberta Messmer preceded him in death.  He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Snow Cobb; children, David Lee Cobb, Mark Thomas Cobb, Sarah Elizabeth Peternel (Aaron), Rachel Marie Ingram (Brian); and grandchildren, Tyler Cobb, Keirsten Cobb, Cassandra Cobb, Kayla Peternel, Dylan Peternel, Seth Ingram, Hannah Ingram, Jordan Peternel, Abigail Ingram, Rebekah Ingram, Jessica Sertic, and Robert Sertic.  A memorial service where all are welcome will be held on April 24, 2021 at 3:00PM at Burlington United Methodist, 2776 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005.  Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Florence, KY is assisting the family.  Memorials donations may be sent to the Kentucky Jail Ministry, 8160 Dream St., Suite D, Florence, KY 41042.  For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please go to www.chambersandgrubbs.com.  Tom’s life verse was Proverbs 22:1  A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.