Berlie Franklin Cobb

Berlie Franklin Cobb age 92 of Cullen VA passed away at his home, Thursday, December 20, 2012.He was born on April 27, 1920 in Prince Edward to the late John B. and Virginia Berkley Cobb. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. After the War, Berlie came home to the farm. He was a hard working dairy farmer and loved people and life. He was married to his love, Betty Lou and raised 5 children. Berlie was a trustee and deacon of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was well known in his community. Berlie is survived by his wife, Betty Lou, 5 daughters; Sharon Coleman (Tony) of Richmond, Jean Cobb of Emporia, Susan Marshall (David) of Forest, Christy O’Conner (Joe) of Ball Ground, GA and Tammy Arsenault (John) of Fredericksburg, 7 grandchildren; Joey Coleman (Karen) of Richmond, Jeremiah Coleman (Dorine) Portland, Oregan, Josh Coleman of Los Angeles, CA, Alex Coleman, of Richmond, Grant Marshall (Brittany) of Jacksonville, FL, Caitlin Gerber (Ryan) of Ontario, Canada and Ross Marshall of Forest and 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving his brother; David B. Cobb of Cullen and sister; Phyllis Atkins (Jack) of Charlotte Court House. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings. A funeral service will be held, Sunday December 23, 2012 at 2:00PM at Spring Creek Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 918 Darlington Heights Road, Cullen, VA 23934.