DATE: Monday, October 13, 1997              TAG: 9710130002

SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B8   EDITION: FINAL 

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RICHARD R. COBB

Richard R. Cobb, 77, of the 1100 block of Lexan Ave., died Oct. 11, 1997, in his home.

He was born in Danville, Va., and was raised in Winston-Salem, N.C. He attended Davidson College, where he worked on the campus newspaper. Mr. Cobb served The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star as a cub reporter and a crime reporter. He was also the editor for The Virginian-Pilot's special Portsmouth editions before retiring as the real estate editor after 40 years of service.

He especially enjoyed watching both of his grandsons play football without missing a single game, from elementary school up until three weeks ago.

He was a member of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and was also an avid gardener.

Survivors include his wife, Eugenia George Cobb; a son, Stephen H. Cobb Sr. of Virginia Beach; a sister, Ann Kemp of Easton, Md.; two grandsons, Stephen H. Cobb Jr. of Virginia Beach and Richard C. Cobb of Norfolk; and one great-grandson, R. Brice Cobb.

A service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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