Garry D. Cobb passed peacefully Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born June 23, 1956 in Marshall, MO to Edna Mae (Nelson) Cobb. He joined his older brother, Jerry Wayne Cobb. Garry’s mother died in early 1968 after a car accident a year earlier.
Garry was fortunate enough to grow up in the wonderful environment of Butterfield Boy’s Ranch in Marshall, residing there until he graduated high school in 1974. While living at Butterfields he met his “Other Mother”, Suzanne Marshall who adopted Garry and his a sister, Kathy Cook, (husband Dave). Both continue to reside in Marshall.
Garry attended Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville MO where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. After finding an interest in the medical field he became and EMT and returned to Marshall to work for the Saline County Ambulance District. In 1980 Garry attended State Fair Community College where he received his Associates Degree as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
While attending classes he met Patti Turner and after graduation they both moved to Blue Springs MO. In 1983 Garry and Patti were married in a small ceremony in Blue Springs and later were blessed with a son, Zachary Dean Cobb, born August 24, 1983.
After 3 years of hospital employment, in 1985 Garry and a friend, Jon Chamberlain founded Universal Home Care providing oxygen and medical equipment for patients at home, which they sold in 1997. In 2001 Garry & Jon built Lunar Bowl in Blue Springs, sold to a group of Investors in 2006 but Garry continued to manage until January 2017.
Garry was involved in numerous civic organizations, Jaycee member and former President. A member of Blue Springs Rotary for 20 plus years, President in 2005 and Elks Lodge #2509. Served 2 terms on the Blue Springs Chamber Board and was awarded Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 2005. Lunar Bowl was the only comp-any to be awarded Outstanding Business of the Year twice, 2002 and 2015. Garry also served on various Boards and Commissions with the City of Blue Springs.
The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs, 301 S.W. Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO. Memorial service will follow starting at 10:00 a.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Blue Springs Education Foundation (BSEF), 1801 N.W. Vesper, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Arrangements entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel Blue Springs, MO. Memories of Gary and condolences to the family may be shared at meyerafuneralchapel.com.
To my dear nephew, Zach and sweet sister, Patti – hugs and prayers. You are loved by so many!
So sorry for your loss. Had many good times with Garry over the past few years.
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are saddened to hear of Garry’s death and send our sincere sympathy to family and friends.
To my sweet sister, Patti and nephew Zach, my heart is with you at this time. Love you all!
Duane Turner
Wrapping my arms around you, dear Zach. I’m here for you and your momma always. I imagine Uncle Gar and my daddy smoking a big, fat stogie together at a meeting of wits. Gramma Jean is making them behave or leading the fun! While I cannot make the service, I’m with you in spirit and you have not been out of my thoughts for a minute. I love you.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Love you Patti and Zach.
Kevin
Zachary and Patti,
Thinking of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead. God Bless
We have all lost something good with Gary’s passing. He was a true friend and inspiration to all he touched. I will miss is quick wit and charitable approach to life.
My heart goes out with sincere sympathy to Zach and patty, Garry a man with a huge heart of gold, a leader, a bright star in our community, a father figure to many, a true friend, a grandpa figure, a true loss to all, prayers to the entire family, and prayers to all his Lunar Bowl family, during this very hard time, prayers 🙏🙏
I am so sorry Patti! Love you, Marcia
Rest In Peace, my friend. You earned it Garry.
Our heartfelt condolences to you. May the happy memories of Garry be a comfort. We loved him also.
I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great guy….I use to clean for him when he lived in marshall, mo. He had the best bachelor pad ever….he was such a clean guy that I wondered why he needed me……I missed him and his motorcycle when he moved to Kansas city….he was a very funny guy and so smart…I can see why he had so many friends….rest well in our heavenly kingdom Garry and many prayers for his family..
Zach, Patti, Kathy & Dave, sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers
Enjoyed working with Gary on Butterfield board. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
GARY WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND
GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL
LEE MADISON
I knew Garry since grade school. He has a sweet disposition and was a friend to all. Peace and comfort to Zach and his Family and Friends.
May all the wonderful memories you shared with your dad bring you peace at this time,Zach. Having known him since junior high, I have seen over the years how his Larger than Life personality and his kindness towards others has made a positive difference in the lives of many. I will miss my friend, may he rest in peace.
Patti and Zach, our thoughts are with you both. We are sending our love and prayers today and in the days to come. We love you. Connie and Michele
To the family of Garry, I was one of his classmates. I know that he will be greatly missed, but know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Be Blessed
We will all miss Gary. I enjoyed his humor over the years in Rotary meetings. As an Alpha Kappa Lamda fraternity brother from another school I will mention that AKL began as a Christian fraternity with the Greek motto “alethia kai logos,” the truth and the word. Gary would always smile when I greeted him with the motto. Now we can rejoice that Gary will personally meet both the Truth and the Word in the person of Jesus.
We in the business community are going to miss Garry. He was so filled with passion and commitment. He inspired others to be involved and lead with heart. He was a joy to be associated with and will be greatly missed.
Condolences from all of the Whitworth family. We just moved back from the Jeff City area and Jeanie and I did not learn of Gary’s passing until this morning. We did not get to know Gary, Patti and Zach well until our boys started playing football together in school. It was fun to watch the boys win the Missouri State Championship in 2001. Gary was a big fan who supported the program in many ways. I always enjoyed talking with Gary in those days because of his great sense of humor. He enjoyed life to the max. We later enjoyed frequent bowling outings to Lunar Bowl where we would always see Gary and get a chance to speak with him. Zach, I have Every confidence you will be a successful man like your father because of your work ethic, personality , and sense of humor. God bless all of the Cobb family. You all hang in there. Matt, Jeanie, Justin, Luke, Clayton, and Jordan. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my friend. Your cigar brothers in Marshall will think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers to Zach, Patti and rest of the family.
So sorry to hear my friend passed! Prayers to his family. I will miss his smile and kindness.
Gary was a fun loving guy. He will be missed by many. Thinking of your family. R.I.P. Gary
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know Gary and enjoy his visits at the barber shop all these years. Gary will be missed.
Ed Quinn
I knew Garry when we were kids. When he came back to work at Butterfield’s he became friends with Kent, my significant other, since they worked together. We had a lot of fun watching him “hold court” over drinks after work. Garry was one of a kind, and he could always make me laugh. I never thought he would make me cry, but he did when I read Alan’s post on facebook Tuesday morning. Our thoughts are with you, Zach, during this difficult time. Even though we never met you, we thought we knew you from listening to your Dad talk about you. His love for you was so obvious. He will be missed by his friends here in Marshall.
Vicki and Kent
We are sincerely saddened by the news of Garry’s passing. We both have been blessed in many ways by having served Garry when he and Jon Chamberlain opened Lunar Bowl so many years ago.
Patti you are a Saint and thank you for being my sister and the one that has always kept it together.
Zachary you will live the legacy of both your mom and dad and you have your unique greatness and combination of the two to continue to share with those around you.
If either of you need anything at any moment, please lean on me.
Zach and Patti, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of spending time with your family. I truly enjoyed Gary. He meant so much to my father, as did both of you. Love you both!
I have lost a good friend and brother I will miss him
Garry was such a remarkable man and friend. I was always amazed at his generosity and the enormous circle of friends he had and his zest for bringing out the best in others. Over the past 15 years of our friendship, he said and did some profound things for me and my family, I’m exceptionally grateful to have been blessed by his presence.
May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you at this difficult time.
Tiffany Gannan
Sorry to hear about the passing of Garry. I knew Garry as a business man and he had work with my wife at St. Marys years ago. He always had a smile on his face and will be miss. Your prays are with you .
Rest in peace Garry. We did not see much of each other after high school but I always enjoyed running into you! Your giving back in so many ways to the Butterfield Boys Ranch in Marshall, gave a lot of youth a better
chance in succeeding in life. You will be missed. My prayers to you and your family.
Patti and Zach I am so sorry for your loss! Garry was a wonderful man and the best lab partner I could have ever asked for. Such a good friend to everyone. He will be sorely missed.
Patti and Zach I am deeply sorry for your loss and mine. Garry was a special guy with special insight and compassion. Always there to willingly offer his help and insight. One never had to seek Garry out if he heard there was a need be it time or money he was at the door. His humor, views, and friendship will be missed. Those of us that knew Garry are better because of him.