FAIRHOPE , AL William R. Cobb, age 89, a native of Mobile , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife Melda Cobb, and his son, Alan Cobb. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Debbie Cobb of Fairhope , AL , step-daughter, Anne P. Nix and her husband Jim of Fairhope, AL, five grandchildren, 1 5 great grandchildren, six great, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 1:00 pm, at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE , AL 36532 (251)- 990-7775