Ronald Craig Cobb was born on September 8, 1965 in Columbus, Georgia. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at home with Molly, his beloved dog, by his side.
He was an avid animal lover who took in animals in need and donated unselfishly to animal shelters and rescues. He retired from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alexandria after several decades of service. He gave all of himself to advocating for, loving, and caring for his patients. His passion was serving the elderly, disadvantaged, and dog shelters.
The light of his life was his precious daughter, Aislinn Cobb. Nothing in life made him prouder than his “Baby A”. He beamed with pride as he heard about and watched her serve others and continue her graduate education at Louisiana State University Health Services in Shreveport for her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. She is continuing his legacy of serving and advocating for patients.
He attended Leesville High School and graduated in 1985. In 1990, he graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), earning the distinguished honor of valedictorian of his nursing class. He pursued his career as an RN at Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital, where he touched the lives of many patients.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry L. Cobb of Texas; his devoted mother, Alma R. Higgerson Cobb of Illinois; and loving stepfather of over 50 years, Larry Sodosky.
Ronnie is survived by the light of his life, Aislinn Cobb. Nothing in life made him prouder than his baby girl. He is also survived by his co-parent and best friend, Lana Perkins Cobb. His siblings: Troy Cobb (Cheryl) of California, Patty Wilson (Wade) of Lake Charles, and Brian Cobb (Kim) of Pineville along with a host of nephews and a nieces. He was blessed to have a devoted friend and second-mother, Jan Foy, along with his loyal friend, Shane Foy.
Services to honor Ronnie will be held at Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville, Louisiana on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Officiating services will be Pastor Jason Nolde. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Family viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. with visitation for friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 1:00 P.M.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Cobb, Zachary Cobb, Tony Adams, Raymond Luster, Mark Bowen, and Shane Foy. Honorary pallbearers are Bennett Brown and Wade Wilson.