Richard 'Dick' Cobia
On Christmas day 2007, Richard Cobia left behind his old, well-used, well-traveled body. He came here 98 years ago, two days before Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, 1909, on a farm in South Carolina. His mother, Mary Florence (Shorter) Cobia died five days later. A year and two months later his father, Benjamin Cobia died. They left their eleven children one lasting legacy, that of faith and membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Richard's older brothers and sisters kept a promise made to their dying mother when she pleaded, "Keep the family together." No matter where they went or the circumstances in their lives they were always close and helped each other through out their lives.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
