Mr. Howard Julian Cobb, 80, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Hart Care Center.

Born on September 15, 1943, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Spurgeon Cobb and Drucie Holmes Cobb.  Mr. Cobb was retired from Hartwell Housing Authority in the maintenance department and of the Baptist Faith.  He was an Army National Guard veteran with 32 years of service.

Survivors include his daughter: Amanda Adams (Kyle) of Dewy Rose; three sons: Mark Cobb (Andrea) of Lavonia, Nick Cobb (Anna) of Richmond Hill GA, Chad Cobb (Lori) of Gainesville; one brother: Wayne Cobb (Susan) of Hartwell; one sister: Janet Eaves (Bruce) of Hartwell; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Cobb is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Lula Belle Cobb; one daughter: Angela Marie Cobb; two brothers: Jessie Cobb, Larry Cobb; and one sister: Sylvia Dyar.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 17, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at the home of Mark and Andrea Cobb 648 Caney Branch Road, Lavonia, GA.

Funeral services for Mr. Howard Cobb will be Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Carl Beckham officiating.  Burial will be in the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 92, PO Box 136, Lavonia, GA 30553.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.