Daniel Paul Cobb, 60, of Penn Laird, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at his home.

He was born in Rockingham County and is preceded in death by parents, Charles Lester and Ruby Wheelbarger Cobb. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Arey, and a grandson, Justin Thomas.

He was a graduate of Turner Ashby High School in 1969, then went on to serve in the Army during Vietnam from 1969-1971. He worked as a truck driver for over 20 years and was currently employed with Banta-R.R. Donnelley as a Maintenance Tech. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg.

He continued his education by attending Blue Ridge Community College and Massanutten Tech. His course of study was Mechanical Engineering and he obtained his Journeyman Certificate from Massanutten Tech.

On May 10, 1974, he married Sue Thomas Cobb, who survives. Surviving family members include a son, Peter Thomas; daughters, Josie Cobb-Holloway and husband, Robert, of Grottoes, and Mollie Thomas of Aydlett, N.C.; sister, Gloria Smith and her husband, Allen, of Bridgewater; in-laws, Gayle M. Wetsel and husband, Virgil, of Mount Crawford; grandchildren, Nathan Chewning, Kathryn Holloway and Isaac Holloway of Grottoes; three nieces; one nephew; a great niece and a great nephew.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Blessed Sacrament Church with Father Tom Mattingly officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with military rites by the Gooden Brothers VFW Post 9292.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 154 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be sent to Mr. Cobb

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Gloria, I don't know if you remember me but I know we used to meet at the Cobb reunions occasionally. I also remember one Sunday when you all came to our house for dinner. I'm Vivian and Nina's youngest child. I just wanted to convey my condolences to you and all of Danny's family. I know saying I'm sorry is meaningless but please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this time. Larry Cobb 2009-02-26 06:33:21

Mollie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stephanie Berkshire Teter 2009-02-26 06:58:02

I am so sorry for your loss.... Dan worked with my father (Bob Miller) at Banta and he thought the world of him. You and your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time. Robin Miller 2009-02-26 09:34:21

I'm a friend of Mollie's and I just wanted to say you all are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sorry for your loss. Becky Puffenbarger 2009-02-26 09:43:43

Sue and family, I know this is a very bad time for you all and I hope you know that our love and prayers are with you and I want you to know that I loved him very much and I will miss him very much. He was a wonderful person and a wonderful cousin and a very good man. We love you all. Mary Ellen Mongold and families Mary Ellen Mongold 2009-02-26 10:16:20

josie I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Your dad was a good man. You and your family will be in my prayers. sarah engel and family sarah engel-campbell 2009-02-26 12:39:16

Sue,Gloria,Paul...I will keep you in my prayers. The Cobb family is becoming too small,too soon. Harriet and Gerald Faulkner Harriet Faulkner 2009-02-26 15:23:55

I worked with dan the past 2 1/2 yrs at rrdonnelly and he was a joy to work with.me and him used to talk about old cars and cars we used to have.he will be really missed DONNIE DELLINGER 2009-02-26 19:06:51

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the closeness your family has shown at mass. God bless you all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Sheila Keesee 2009-02-26 21:10:46

I worked with Dan at Banta/Donnelley. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed by all. I enjoyed all our conversations/laughs we had in the break area. Rest in Peace Dan. Linda Simmons 2009-02-27 00:42:15

I enjoyed working with Dan, He was A very nice soft spoken man. I will remember the laughs and the good things he helped me with at work. Dan was a good problem solver! He will be truely missed, Dan will always be in our hearts and memories. God bless the family in this time of your grief. Gary Smith ( Banta-RRDonnelly South) Gary 2009-02-27 08:27:10

Josie and family, I know words cannot ease your loss, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of nights spent with your family a long time ago. My heart goes out to all of you. Kelly Bauserman-Downey 2009-02-27 10:29:07

I worked with Dan at RRD, he was always a pleasure to be around. He talked a lot about his family and the love he had for them. We shared lots of laughs, he always had a smile for you when he saw you. Rest in peace Dan and I will always remember you! My condolences to his family, you have lost a great addition. Lena Custer 2009-02-28 04:08:26

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in your loss Rose and Staff at Flowers by Rose Flowers by Rose 2009-02-28 08:10:33

Thoughts and prayers for your family on the this sad occasion.Dan helped me many times when we lived next door.He was a good man and a good neighbor. Ronnie Dellinger 2009-02-28 09:30:41

This evening I remembered Dan and was saddened again to think of his passing earlier this year. I worked with Dan at Banta/RRD and we teamed up on several projects. He often talked about losing his nephew and how hard this was on him and his wife. Now she has lost her husband. Though I don't know you, Sue, I pray for comfort for you, strength to go forward and grace for the journey. God bless you. Arbo Miller 2009-05-19 17:00:32

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