Rickey Gene Cobb I "Boopa", 74 years old, entered the loving hands of our Lord and Savior on May 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.

Rickey was born on October 21, 1949, to Talmadge and Hazel Cobb in Marshall, Texas.

He was an all-around athlete for the Marshall Mavericks. In high school, he met the love of his life, Joyce Kuykendall. Following graduation from Marshall High School, the two were married on June 5th. They were blessed with four children, Rickey Gene II "Chuck", Stacey Renee, James Michael and Haley Michelle.

He went to work for KCS Railroad in Blanchard, LA. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. His loyalty ran deep, retiring after 44 years.

Over the years, he continued his love for sports through coaching many soccer, baseball and softball teams. In his later years, you would find him cheering on his grandchildren and great granddaughter. Aside from this, he was an avid Longhorn and Cowboys fan. He had a deep love for food, family and football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Hazel Cobb; brothers, Wayne and David Cobb; in laws, Claude and Joy Kuykendall, Jimmy and Rickey Jo Kuykendall and Bubba Ford.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce Cobb; son, Chuck Cobb and wife, Melissa; daughter, Stacey Cobb and Robbie Black; son, Mike Cobb and wife, Terri and daughter, Haley Duncan and husband, Cody; grandchildren, Loren, Maddi, Ryleigh, Jase, Mazie, Ryder, Dustin, J.T., Jordan, Sydney and Sloan; great grandchildren, Ady Jane, Kyndall, Lily, Jazzy and Zoey; sister-in-law, Rosalind Ford and brother-in-law, Rockey Kuykendall along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Services will be held at Downs Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Donald Trump. Rickey loved Fox News and would want everyone to invest in a brighter future.