Warren Cobbler Obituary

Warren Douglas Cobbler, known lovingly to family and friends as "Doug," passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 75 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt . Airy, NC surrounded by his daughter. Born on October 29, 1949, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Joseph Richard Cobbler and Mildred Coleman Cobbler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Nannie Ruth Merritt, Rachel Mae Cobbler, Rena Carolyn Cobbler, three brothers, Joseph Elmer (JE) Cobbler, Larry Cobbler, Marion Cobbler, niece, Nancy Merritt Priddy, nephews, Richard "Darren" Cobbler, Terry Merritt, Chris Cobbler.

Doug built a life defined by hard work, deep family ties, and a joyful devotion to bluegrass music. He enjoyed playing the guitar with friends, collecting vintage toys and listening to music with his favorite singers Merle Haggard and George Jones. He was the co-owner of Cobbler Brothers Logging, a sawmill and logging company he ran proudly with his brother, Larry. He was never happier than when he was out looking at timber or working alongside family. Doug was known for his generous spirit- he truly would give you the shirt off his back- and for his boundless affection for children. Nothing put a smile on his face like his granddaughter calling him "Pap".

Doug leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Sondra Cobbler (Jenn) of Roanoke, VA, granddaughter, Rhiannon Cobbler-O'Connell, step grandsons, Gage and Cooper. He also leaves behind a brother, Henry Wayne Cobbler (Linda) of Rocky Mount, VA, sisters-in-law, Alice Cobbler, Dani Dillinger, and Glenda Cobbler. He also leaves behind a special niece, Darla Merritt Corns (Tracey) of Stuart, VA, nieces, Lynn Merritt Boles of Lawsonville, NC, Tonya Cobbler Johnson (Gary) of Clayton, NC, Tina Nelson (Todd) of Ararat, VA, Beverly Cobbler of Riner, VA, Shelle Cobbler Woodlief (Todd) of Oak Ridge, NC, nephews, Ken Cobbler (Melissa) of South Carolina, Page Cobbler of Stuart, VA, Bill Cobbler (Carolyn) of Patrick Springs, VA.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday August 9, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. with pastor Page Cobbler officiating at Moody's Funeral Home, Stuart, VA. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Stuart VA. Immediately following, the family would like to invite friends to the reception in the Northeast Stokes Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station in Sandy Ridge, NC. Pallbearers will be Glenn Clark, Ken Cobbler, Todd Nelson, Bobby Nance, Gurney Nance and KW Nance. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the extraordinary, loving care given to Doug by the ICU staff at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy, NC.