Fellow Deer Farmer Looses Life To Fire

Mike Cobb of Ultimate Whitetails of Oklahoma Lost his life Tuesday night to a House fire. Mike has left behind an 18 year old daughter and a set of Twins. In this time of need I ask that we all keep Mike's children and family in our prayers. As more information becomes available about the funeral and possibly a memorial fund I will keep everyone posted. In this time of grief and sorrow, we the Whitetail Deer Farming Community stands tall to help our fallen brothers and sisters. I ask that everyone say a prayer for Mike and his family today. He will be missed.





Today there has been a memorial fund set up for Mikes Children. Please Send all donations and gifts to:



Michael Cobb Memorial Fund

c/o RCB Bank

P.O. Box 8

Pryor, OK 74362-0008



The Funeral Home handling the arrangements is:



Shipman's Funeral &

Cremation Service

1204 N.E. First Street

Pryor, Oklahoma

(918) 825-2468



www.shipmansfuneralhome.com



Mayes County Man Dies In House Fire

Posted: Apr 29, 2009 10:05 AM CDT Updated: Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT

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Mayes County Man Dies In House Fire





By Chris Wright, News On 6



PRYOR, OK -- A Mayes County man was killed after his home burst into flames.



The body of 39-year-old Michael Cobb was found inside the rubble of his rural Mayes County home late Tuesday night.



Witnesses told investigators they heard an explosion, and when firefighters arrived, the house was already a total loss.



The Osage Fire Department responded and later discovered they had lost one of their own.



Cobb was a long-time volunteer firefighter with Osage and a foreman at National Gypsum in nearby Pryor.



Family members did not want to go on camera, but say Cobb was a devout family man who enjoyed coaching his daughter's softball team.



He was also an avid bowler and had recently gotten into the deer business, raising them on his property.



Cobb is survived by his wife, three children and two step-children. None of them were home at the time of the fire.



The state Fire Marshall's Office and The Mayes County Sheriff's Office are assisting with the investigation. Both say the cause of the fire is still under investigation.



With Deep Sorrow,

Eric Pinkston

660.825.2006

Midwest Whitetail Deer Sales

Oh Father, we are saddened today by this tragic death of our fellow deer farmer and more importantly our friend. Father, we never know when you plan to use us or how so we Faithfully follow without understanding all the anwers. Father, Mike is a great man and we will miss him very much. We ask that Mikes family be in your heart Father, help to easy their loss, their pain, their greif and Father if possible, give them understanding to help coop with the loss of a Father, a husband and a friend. This is difficult for us all, I find tears running down my face as I type this and I can only imaging how his famaily is feeling. Mike, you will be missed my friend from your smiles to your laughes we shared. Rest in peace my friend, we will never forget you



Henry Martin

Oklahoma and the entire deer family did lose a true friend in Mke Cobb. He will be missed by all of us in Oklahoma for his smile, laugh and willingness to help anyone. It is a sad day for us all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, brothers, children, family and friends. God bless them all and God bless Mike.

This, is truly a sad day.Mike was My first, Good deer experience.done me right.Will surely Miss his smile,and good company.God bless you Mike i know you will see them antlers growing.Dcwhitetails.

Very sad to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

It's so sad to hear of this loss. I did not know Mr. Cobb, but it sounds as though he was a first class father, husband and just a great indivdual. My prayers go out to his family and friends. Allen

Very Sad day!!!!!!

That is very sad news. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to Mikes friends and family. I think Henry said it about as good as it could be said. Also, Thanks Eric for passing this info along to the Deerfarmers Brotherhood. Barry McGrew

I just spoke with Jerry Campbell today and I am going to speak with Kevin Wallace tomarrow about doing a Benefit at the 1st Annual Whitetails of Oklahoma Classic Auction on August 1st, 2009 being held in conjunction with the Cevid Congress. I personally know having an 18 year old just starting college this year, a 5 yr old, along with a 3 month old how devastating this must be. I can not express in words what I am feeling right now. Hug your kids before bed every night and tell them you love them.

I know the economy has everyone a little down right now but in no way can we feel the pain this family is suffering. Please give to Mike's Memorial or donate to the benefit auction we plan to have on Aug. 1st, 2009. In my earlier post is the address for the cash and gift donations. If you have something you would like to donate to the Benefit Auction please contact Eric Pinkston, Kevin Wallace, Jerry Campbell, or any Oklahoma Whitetails Board member.

Thanks and God Bless,

Eric Pinkston

660.825.2006

[email protected]

Eric, I only have one doe but I do have some straws I will donate, not top stuff but I am sure someone will be able to use it but more importantly, Mikes family will be able to use the money. You know, I met Mike last year for the firt time and I helped Donny and him unload their trailer, we had never met before but they both were so pleasant and frinedly, we hit it off right away and talked the whole show. Then just recently at NADEFA I had the chance to see Mike again and even got to met his father, a very nice man and I could see where Mike got it from. My finace and I enjoyed their company each evening at NADEFA, Mike always found out what table we were sitting at and he joined us, it was fun and we would just talk and laugh. It is very hard to think that he is not with us anymore and the times spent are not only a memory with no more to come. I never thought I would feel this way about someone I have only ever seen at 2 shows but when you find a friend you know it and Mike was a friend. I remember Mike telling me of his partner Donny going through a house fire and Mike opening up his home to him, that was who MIke was and we will all miss him. I wish I lived closer so I could tell his wife this but I am sure Mike was that way with everyone, he was a cut above the rest.



Henry Martin

I don't have much to offer as a donation, but your welcome to it.

Give me a call if you have a benefit auction,and we'll see what will work good.I do have several straws of semen you can choose from.

I wish every one the best and may god be with him and his at this tragic time.

My heart and prayers go out to Mike's family........and then to hear that the fire was an arson brings on a whole nother emotional factor into the tradgedy!! May God bless this family in their time of need.......Mike I did not know you but it sounds to me like you left a good impression. There is no doubt in my mind you are in heaven enjoying the place God has prepared for you!!

If it is true that this was an arson I pray that they find the LOSER or LOSERS that committed this Murder and that they get the highest punishment possible for their crime!!!

In every tragedy you have to look for something good. In this sad case thank god his family wasn't home with him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

Hello, I am Terri Cobb, Mike's sister in law. I can't disclose anymore info about the investigation, due to the fact that it is still ongoing. We don't want to jepordize the situation anymore than it has been. I am also speaking on behalf of Mike's oldest brother, Bobby, when I say thank you for the sincere comments about how great a guy Mike is. We aren't deer farmers, however, we did enjoy taking our girls up to their Uncle Mike's and letting them see the deer. They really liked getting their faces nuzzled by the deer. Bobby also enjoyed helping Mike with building the barn and making repairs when needed. We have also become pretty good friends with Donny Jordan and we look at him as a big brother. He really has become part of the family. There just aren't enough words to really shine a light on Mike's character. He is just an all around good guy. Any prayers you guys can give for the family are truely appreciated. In this time of loss, we do have a HUGE void in our hearts, but at the same time that void is filled, because we know that Mike is looking down on us and keeping his hand on our shoulders. We greatly miss Mike, and we will see him again. Besides, he has to help take care of that big deer farm in the sky. Thank you all.

To the family of Mike, if you all need any help with the deer or anything else please don't hesitate to give me a call. 918-381-3255. Mike was a great guy who always put his family and friends first. Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes for your family will never fill the void that has been left behind, but rest assured he touched us all. God bless your family...

[Mike Cobb was a very good friend of mine and so many others. We had dinner together on april 4 along with his little daughter and others. Mike was voted in as a board member in the OKLAHOMA WHITETAIL DEERFARMERS Association. Everyone knew Mike would be a great asset to this club..Mike always had a smile on his face and a kind word to speak. I will miss Mike very much as will a lot of others. God Bless Mike and his kids..Boyd Peters ATYPICAL WHITETAILSQUOTE=Midwest Deer Sales;1125]Mike Cobb of Ultimate Whitetails of Oklahoma Lost his life Tuesday night to a House fire. Mike has left behind an 18 year old daughter and a set of Twins. In this time of need I ask that we all keep Mike's children and family in our prayers. As more information becomes available about the funeral and possibly a memorial fund I will keep everyone posted. In this time of grief and sorrow, we the Whitetail Deer Farming Community stands tall to help our fallen brothers and sisters. I ask that everyone say a prayer for Mike and his family today. He will be missed.





Today there has been a memorial fund set up for Mikes Children. Please Send all donations and gifts to:



Michael Cobb Memorial Fund

c/o RCB Bank

P.O. Box 8

Pryor, OK 74362-0008



The Funeral Home handling the arrangements is:



Shipman's Funeral &

Cremation Service

1204 N.E. First Street

Pryor, Oklahoma

(918) 825-2468



www.shipmansfuneralhome.com



Mayes County Man Dies In House Fire

Posted: Apr 29, 2009 10:05 AM CDT Updated: Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT

FEATURED VIDEO



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Mayes County Man Dies In House Fire





By Chris Wright, News On 6



PRYOR, OK -- A Mayes County man was killed after his home burst into flames.



The body of 39-year-old Michael Cobb was found inside the rubble of his rural Mayes County home late Tuesday night.



Witnesses told investigators they heard an explosion, and when firefighters arrived, the house was already a total loss.



The Osage Fire Department responded and later discovered they had lost one of their own.



Cobb was a long-time volunteer firefighter with Osage and a foreman at National Gypsum in nearby Pryor.



Family members did not want to go on camera, but say Cobb was a devout family man who enjoyed coaching his daughter's softball team.



He was also an avid bowler and had recently gotten into the deer business, raising them on his property.



Cobb is survived by his wife, three children and two step-children. None of them were home at the time of the fire.



The state Fire Marshall's Office and The Mayes County Sheriff's Office are assisting with the investigation. Both say the cause of the fire is still under investigation.



With Deep Sorrow,

Eric Pinkston

660.825.2006

Midwest Whitetail Deer Sales[/QUOTE]

Mike will surely be missed, our prayers go out to his family and friends, we were blessed to be able to spend time with Mike and his Father at NEDeFA. Eric we will also donate to the benefit auction.

You all seem like really awesome people. Mike was sure lucky to have you all as friends. Even those of you who didn't know him are willing to help in a time of need. God surely broke the mold when you all entered this world. I know all this sounds sappy, but it is just what my heart is telling me to say. I wish that I had the means to be a part of such a great association, however, I don't have the means to set up a deer farm.

Mike was and is a huge asset to our family. If any of his siblings needed advice, he was always right there. If he couldn't talk on the phone at that particular moment, he always made sure to call back.

Hailey, Slade, and Megan are a beautiful bunch of kids. They don't know how special they really are. Megan would probably hurt me if she knew that I bragged about this, but she is giving Mike his first grandson. Now granted the baby will not know his grandpa, but Mike will know him. We know that Mike is looking down on all of us as we speak. I just hope he is enjoying himself at that huge whitetail deer farm up there.

God needed him to tend to his deer. I just wish that He didn't need Mike so soon. Well, thank you all for everything and God Bless.

I just don't understand it.......why does it seem the good ones always seem to go early......I think your right .....God did need him to help tend that big Deer Farm in Heaven! My prayers and thoughts are with the Cobb Family and with the investigators.........I pray they catch the ones responsible for this evil crime! Cobb family keep your faith and I assure you God will make good from this terrible tragedy. God Bless you all!!

It is hard to find the words to express how shocked and grieved we were by the loss of our friend and member of this great deer farming family, Mike Cobb. His smile and optimism will be sorely missed. We spent time with Mike and his dad at NADeFA and I am thankful for those memories. Though they are the last that we have of him here on earth, I love the idea of him working on that "huge deer farm up there" , and will look forward to seeing him there someday. To all of his family and loved ones, please know that Mike was loved by so many and that you are all in our prayers. Donny, we love you, too, buddy, and will continue to hold you up in prayer and support you anyway that you need. I found this picture on Ultimate Whitetails' website and had to put it on here. It makes me smile to see him in this one and it is a great way for us all to remember Mike. God's speed Friend - we will see you on the other side!