Date Of Birth: July 10, 1974
Date Of Death: April 5, 2009
Alan James Cobb, 34, of Fishers, IN, passed away April 5, 2009. He was born in Kansas City, KS on July 10, 1974, the son of Garland Cobb and Helen (Wines) Thomas.Alan is survived by his wife of 2 1/2 years, Dara (Williamson) Cobb; two daughters, Kisni and Olivia Cobb; a son, Heston Cobb; father and mother in law, Darrell and Brenda Williamson; sister in law, Leah Williamson; his father and step mother, Garland and Terry Cobb; his mother and step father, Jim and Helen Thomas; a brother, Greg and wife Shannon Cobb.Friends are invited to call Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Harry W. Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis. Memorial Service will be at Walnut Grove Chapel, Indianapolis, at 11:00 am on Friday, April 10th, with a visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alan’s name to Compassion International, Colorado Springs, CO 80997.
Teresa Terri Gili says
Darrell, Brenda & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m hear if you need me day or night. God Bless.
Love, Terri
Megan Ritz says
Dara,
I pray that God gives you the strengh and peace to get through this.
You and your family are in my prayers daily.
Love Megan
Sandy Hamilton says
You and your family are in all my thoughts and prayers. I pray for strength for you for these next few days and the road ahead.
Love, Sandy
George and Roxana Haferkamp says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God’s love and peace sustain you through this very difficult time.
John and Marguerite Havard says
Dara:
You and your families are much in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort, strengthen and guide you. The Lord is very near.
John and Marguerite
Tammy Vinci Wassman says
Family and Friends,
There isn’t enough or right words to say that will take away your sorrow. We do have you in our prayers. We met “Hopp” through my young brother Teddy. He always had a smile on his face and a very quick wit. We will remember in him love. God speed on healing your hearts.
Love Dan and Tammy and Family
Laura Hayes says
Dara, My thoughts are with you and my prayers that God will protect your heart. -Love, Laura
Kristie Reynolds says
Dara,
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and family during this painful time. If you need anything just know we are all here for you..
Diana Restelli says
Dara,
I spent time on a trip recently with your mom and dad and heard such good things about Alan and I am so sorry for your loss. I know that all of you are hurting so much right now and all I know to do is pray and ask God to bring you comfort and peace during this time of grieving and sorrow. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know and I will do it. Much love and prayers to all of you. May the grace of God be with you all.
David Ranck says
My sympaythy goes out to you at this time. I am friends with Darrell and Brenda. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Kenneth Reynolds says
Dara and Family,
May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Alan was a kind, gentle, and loving man and I will deeply miss him.
Debbie Gosman and Linda Coatney says
We remember Alan with fond memories from working with him at Olive Garden. Always, pleasant, kind, and supportive to all of his coworkers we loved him like family.He will be missed by all of us who knew him and remembered always with love and affection.
Dawn Andrew says
Helen, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dawn Andrew
Alan Weese says
I enjoyed working with Alan at SimplexGrinnell. He was a talented and intelligent indiviual and he will truely be missed. My condolences to your family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Jim Dee Mason says
Dear Helen, Jim, Kisni, Olivia, Heston and Susan,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son/father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know that your strong faith will give you comfort and that God will see you through the hard times ahead. We love you all very much and will always be there for any help that you may need. God Bless and Keep You in His Loving Arms!
Darren Monroe says
I knew Alan from my years working with Simplex. He was a good friend and I always enjoyed working with him. I know that he was always devoted to his children as well. Please give all of his family my sincere condolences.
Doris Sherfy says
We, at North Grove, were so sorry to hear of your loss. May you think of pleasant memories associated with your father/husband. May the Lord ease your pain.
Peihong Liang says
Dara,
Everyday, I pray for God to guide you through this difficult time— I believe he is and he always will; and I wish you would feel the same. You are never alone… If anything that I could do to provide you any comfort, let me know, I’d be very,very glad to do so.
Sincerely,
Peihong Liang
Erin Howe Clements says
Helen —
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers at this time.
Peace –
Erin Howe (Clements)
Tammy Gilliam says
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything that we can do here at work to help you, please do not hesitate to ask!! We will be praying for you.
Tammy Gilliam
Michele Williamson says
Dara,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need someone to lean on during this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Love,
Michele
Hicks says
Condolences to those that need them. Helen,Cobb Children and Susan. I hope you find the stength and support from your famiy and friends to help you get through this awful time of grief. Personal Thanks to Mammaw and Pappaw Thomas for all the care you give my nieces and nephew. We appreciate you greatly and the babies need you more than ever in their life now. Children..I know you, and know your strengths PLEASE contiue to be children and smile!! God Loves you, and you have a Wonderful family!
Joyce says
Dearest Dara and family, May God keep you covered in His Grace and deliver you through this storm as only He can. Call me at anytime for whatever you need. Love in Christ, Joyce and Woodie
Becky Alvey says
Dara,
I wish I had the words to take away your pain. I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you needed anything or just need to talk, please call. My heartfelt sympathy.
Elizabeth Wagner says
Dear Helen,
May you feel the loving arms of Jesus holding you and your family during this sorrowful time. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Gayle Armbrust says
Helen, our prayers are with your family during this time. Your friends at Thomson care deeply and if there is anything we can do please let us know. God Bless
Nathan Hiscock says
Words can’t express my sorrow to Dara, the Cobbs, and the Williamsons. I will miss going to men’s conferences with him, having him around for guidance on creative ideas, and being with him.
May God grant you all grace and strength as you navigate this stormy sea.
Ralph Parsley says
Alan,
A true individual that will be surely missed. Alan your angels have called you home at such an early age for a purpose. Are thoughts and prayers are with you family in such a diffcult time.
Parsley Family
Mike and Anita Bievenue says
Dara–please accept our sympathy for your loss of Alan. May God’s love make your grief bearable. You are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.
Mike and Anita
Mary and Alan Wood says
Dara,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Ayres says
I knew Alan through working with him at SimplexGrinnell. He will be greatly missed. I wish him peace and his family and close friends strength and comfort through this tough time.
John Patti Sharer says
Dara, we were so surprised when we read about Alan’s passing. We ache for and with you. You are in our prayers daily. May God be your comfort, strength, helper, and the lifter of your head. May you find Him to be your All in All. May He quickly bring healing to your broken heart.
Love,
John & Patti Sharer
Crystal Pacanowski says
My prayers are with his family and children. He will be deeply missed
Amanda Lochard says
Helen, Junior & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love- Amanda, Logan and Marissa.
Deb Stubbeman says
I taught and went to church w/ the kids. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
I am going to try to make it tonight to see the kids, please let them know I emailed in case I can’t get there. They are in my thoughts and prayers constantly.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
God Bless You!
Deb Stubbeman
Dana Caserotti says
Helen, I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Please give all of your family my sincere condolences.
Linda West says
Dear Helen and Family: Please know that my heart aches for you and that you all are in my prayers. May God grant you peace and serenity and may you trust in God’s promise that Alan rests in the Lord and awaits your reunion in His time. Love to all.
Dave Sue Hildebrant says
Helen:
Gayle let us know the sad news today. We are in Calif. and unable to make the viewing or funeral. but please remember that our love and payers are with you and if we can do anything lets us know.
Dave & Sue Hildebrant
Kathy Frederick says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. I worked with Alan and he was a great person and will be missed by everyone at SimplexGrinnell. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you!
Lynn Pittman says
Sweet Kisni, Olivia and Heston,
Your Dad loved you SO much. I wish you could remember how excited and proud he was when you were born. Oh, how you made him smile! Someday, when you are ready, I will tell you happy dancing stories about your Dad.
Remember, you can talk to Jesus whenver you feel sad. He is ALWAYS listening, and He will kiss your hurting heart.
I love you guys.
Lynn
Julie and Troy Sachs says
Helen, we’re so sorry for your loss. Know that we’re here to support you now and in the future. Your friendship means a lot to us. Take care of yourself and think often of all the happy times you shared.
lori jones says
We worked with Alan back in his Olive Garden days. Wonderful guy. So sorry about your loss. May God be with you and your family. Lori Jones and Kay Thompson
Roger Cole says
Helen,
Alan talked to me for hours regarding his abusive, neglected childhood. He cried many a tear as he grew in Christ knowing that God would never let him hurt again like he did growing up. Alan is in a better place now with his Savior.
Terry A. DISHONG says
Helen & Greg So sorry for your loss .
Terry