Gary Alan Cobb, 51, of Winston-Salem left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from Forsyth Medical Center.

He was born on June 26, 1963 in Onslow County and was the son of Maxine Mobley Lien formerly of Lakeland, Florida and now of Wallace and Terry A. Cobb of Florida. He was predeceased by his brother, Wayne Alden Cobb on December 31, 2012.

Gary served his country honorably in the US Navy during Desert Shield and served his community for 17 years as a public safety officer at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He was a member of America's Guardian Motorcycle Club (AGMC).

Surviving, in addition to his parents are his daughters, Kristen and Amber who blessed him with five adorable grandchildren; a special friend, Robin Wooten of Yadkinville; numerous cousins, relatives, coworkers and friends who loved Gary dearly.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Bobby Smith and Pastor Durwood Maready officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Friday, one hour prior the service at the funeral home.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha, NC.

Casketbearers will be Chief Gary Davis, Officer Eddie Dorsett, Tyler Hill, Jeff Cole, Harold "Tommy" Wood, III and David Wood.

Honorary casketbearers will be the officers of UNC School of the Arts.

Gary was a loving son and caring father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed the simplest things in life but his greatest joy was family especially his grandchildren...his heart strings. Being a strong, courageous and yet gentle man, Gary brought out the good in all who were near and dear to him. He has been affectionately referred as a "gentle giant" to those who knew him. Gary was also an avid NASCAR racing fan with Jeff Gordon being his favorite racer. Being an outdoorsman, Gary enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping with his family, going to the beach or just sitting home relaxing with his feline companion, "˜Isabel'. But his passion was being an officer where he met many people who became family during his years with UNC School of the Arts. With a big heart and joyous spirit, it was always a great pleasure to be in his presence. To know Gary was to love him and he will surely be missed. Cherished memories will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved Gary "Cobbster" Cobb.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be sent in Gary's memory to theUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 South Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2738 or online at https://uncsa.thankyou4caring.org/pages/donate

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.




Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Friday, one hour prior the service at the funeral home.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha, NC.