Rocky passed away on Sunday, Dec 20, 2015 at his residence.

Funeral service for Whitmel Sharrock “Rocky” Cobb III, age 73 of Clarksville, will be Monday, Dec 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Sykes Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Paul Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Dec 27, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sykes Funeral Home and Monday from 11:00am until the time of service.

He was born on Nov 07, 1942 in Birmingham, AL to Whitmel Sharrock Cobb II and Mary Alvis Garrison Cobb. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired teacher. He coached football for over 40 years for Ft. Campbell, Clarksville, and Northwest High Schools.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Harrison Cobb; Son, Whitmel Sharrock (Melanie) Cobb IV; Daughter, Amanda Pearl Swan; Brother, William Charles (Carol) Cobb; Grandchildren, Lilli Cobb, Zoe Cobb, Whitmel Sharrock Cobb V.