Dale Max Cobb

Dale Max Cobb passed from this life on September 21, 2026, at the age of 93 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Max was born on August 11, 1933, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was the son of Raymond William and Gladys Evelyn (Adams) Cobb. Max grew up and attended school in Ponca City later graduating with the Class of 1951. Following high school Max joined the United States Army in 1953. Served his country in Germany during the Korean War. On April 23, 1954, Max married Mary Jean Crane in Alexandria, Virginia. Max was later honorably discharged in 1955. Max returned to Oklahoma and began his education at Stillwater. He later graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management in 1958. Upon his graduation Max began working at Conoco in Ponca City. He initially started in the accounting department and later joined the Cherokee Pipeline Division of Conoco. In the early 1970's, Max and Jean moved to Cleveland where they raised their children Colleen and Bryan. Max later retired in 1995 as the District Manager of Cherokee Pipeline Division.

Max found great joy in the simple things he loved throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman and could often be found with a fishing rod in hand, with hardly a day going by when he wasn't out on the water. His fishing skills and memorable catches were featured in several articles over the years. Max also enjoyed working in his yard and taking pride in his flower beds. One of his most treasured hobbies was collecting wooden fishing lures. He traveled to many different places in search of these unique lures and built an impressive collection that included many original and highly sought-after pieces admired by fellow collectors. Max also enjoyed dining at Charleston's, one of his favorite places to eat. His love of music was another important part of his life, as he enjoyed singing in the choir and quartet at Westport Baptist Church and was also a member of the Cleveland Community Choir. Through his many interests and passions, Max created countless memories and touched the lives of those around him.

Survivors are his wife Jean of the home, son Bryan Cobb and wife Nancy of Alabama, four grandchildren John Michael, Rebecca, Sarah, Amy; seven great-grandchildren Emily, Charlotte, Charlie, Elizabeth, Lauren, Brooklyn, Savannah, one great-great granddaughter Oaklynn, favorite niece Julie Wood and a host of other relatives and friends. Max was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Colleen Gay Kelley, siblings Michael Cobb sister Marilyn Randel.

No services are planned at this time, and burial will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Mannford. Chapman-Black Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Friends and family may visit an online guest book and memorial page for Max at www.chapman-black.com.