Ronald David Cobb, Sr.
Passed: September 06, 2026
Charleston, WV
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Ronald David Cobb, Sr.
Passed: September 06, 2026
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Ronald David Cobb, Sr., age 79, passed on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. He was born December 24, 1946.
A 1964 graduate of Stonewall High School, Ron served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1972. He retired from EI Dupont as supervisor.
He was preceded in death his mother, Delcie Buford; his father, Carl Cobb Sr.; his brother, Carl Cobb Jr., and sister, Kathy Jacobs.
Ron is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah Herrald Cobb; his son, Ronnie Cobb Jr.; his daughter-in-law, Brandy Cobb; his brother, Randall Cobb of North Charleston, and his brothers-in-law, Robert Herrald Jr. of Glasgow and Bret Herrald of South Point, OH.
He will always be remembered for his dedicated service, coaching and running the AAU and South Hills Basketball League, aka Shy-Ball, for 50 years. He had fought cancer since 2022, along with other health issues, until his diseased heart could not take anymore.
Ron had many friends, especially Coach Rick Greene, Greg White, Todd Baker, Gay Elmore, Mark Saunders and Charlie Poff. He will be dearly missed by all.
Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV. Graveside service with military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
6 responses to Ronald David Cobb, Sr.
Freda Painter says:
September 15, 2026
Debbie, so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.
Becky (Smith) Dye says:
September 14, 2026
so sorry Debbie for your loss.
Carolyn Patrick says:
September 12, 2026
My deepest condolences to Debbie and family. Love and prayers.
Holly/Matt Wiberg says:
September 11, 2026
Ronnie, we so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May the love, memories, and moments you shared with your father bring you comfort in the days ahead. Wishing you and your family peace, strength, and comfort as you grieve his passing.
Mary Cook- Matthew, Alex and Culbertson 🩷 says:
September 10, 2026
Ron was a special man and holds a special place in my heart and that of my boys. We sent many,many hours together at SHYBL, and his legacy in youth basketball will love on for generations to come! 🏀