Alton Earl Cobb

Alton Earl Cobb, age 87, of Angier, NC passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in WakeMed-Raleigh. He was born on March 12, 1939, in Harnett County to the late Alton Anderson Cobb and Annie Jackson Cobb.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna Mangum Cobb, his children, Alton Earl Cobb, Jr of Myrtle Beach, SC and Celena Renee Cobb and her spouse, Ekko Niedermeier of Melbourne Beach, FL; his children's mother, Brenda Godwin Cobb; his sisters, Sandra Ann Cobb of Coats, NC and Vicki Cobb Dupree and her spouse, Ronald of Dunn, NC; his grandchildren, Hannah Sconiers and her spouse Wendell of Holly Springs, NC and Malcom Gerami and spouse, Scarlet of Flemingsburg, KY; and his great-grandchildren, Julian Sconiers and Olivia Sconiers.

Earl grew up in Dunn, NC and graduated from Dunn High School in 1957. Earl's introduction into his Corporate Food Brokerage career began as a young man at the Muse's Grocery Store in Dunn, NC. As a sales account manager of multiple brokerages to grocery chain wholesalers throughout the Carolinas for 42 years, his successes rewarded him and his wife throughout his career and allowed them to travel to many places around the world. Earl was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed many of these outings with his father Alton and his son Al at his side for many years. He was often quoted on fishing outings regarding the catch, "to always throw one back in the pond." He also enjoyed competitive horseshoe tournaments within his corporate world special events. He is known in his family and friend circles as the master pig cooker and his Barn Fish Fry's were legendary. He actively supported his children throughout their youth years of sports and cheerleading activities and his grandchildren's horse showing competitions.

Above all else, Earl loved his wife and family and was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He lived life simply and created lasting memories and impressions to all who entered his life.

The family will receive friends and family on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm in Bryan-Lee Funeral Home.

His funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home with burial to follow in Angier Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NC Wildlife Commission Conservation.

A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home - Angier.