Don Cobbs

Don Cobbs, 85, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Walcottville, Indiana, on June 22, 1923 to parents Carl and Bessie (Schanour) Cobbs.

Don owned and operated an Archway Cookie franchise for many years. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and was stationed in France. He married his present wife, Margaret (Price) Cobbs in 1991. Don was a member of the Elks Club, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and served on the Monroe City Council. He was an active member of Breiel Blvd. First Church of God, where he served as an usher. He also belonged to the Country Cousins Square Dance Club and served as President of that club for many years.

Don was a wonderful husband and father and is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Cobbs; daughters, Julie Clark and Melissa Crawford; step-children, Patricia (Don) Putty and Karen Parker; four grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Miranda & Zachery; step-grandchildren, Audra Whitaker, Adam Whitaker, Hannah Parker, Brian Putty, Bradley Putty, Mark (Kim) Putty and Jeremy Price; two great grandchildren, Emily & Ethan; step-great grandchildren, Taylor Putty, Kayla Putty, Chloe Putty, Madison Putty and Gabriel Thiel; sister, Harriet (Paul) Atwater; brothers, Cleland "Bud" Cobb and Milan Cobb; and many nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-son, David Price.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Reverend Dr. Eric Newell officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044