Warren Hyland Cobb Obituary.
Posted by Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond
Beach, Fla. Warren H. Cobb, 93, of Ormond Beach, passed away peacefully
on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in
Pensacola, Florida, on August 5, 1932, to Lawrence and Katherine Cobb,
Warren was raised in Deland, where his lifelong love for his community
began. As a teenager, he witnessed history when Jackie Robinson broke
baseball's color barrier at City Island Ball Park in 1946 - an experience
that left a lasting impression on his sense of justice and equality. Warren
graduated from Deland High School, where he served as Class President and
proudly played on the football team. He went on to attend Florida State
University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with honors.
Inspired by his uncle, Deland attorney Neil Jackson, Warren pursued his law
degree at the University of Florida, graduating from the College of Law in
1958.
Returning home to Deland, Warren began a distinguished career in
law that spanned more than four decades. After 14 years in private
practice, he was elected Circuit Court Judge of Volusia County in 1972,
where he served with humility, fairness, and respect for all who entered
his courtroom. In 1979, Governor Bob Graham appointed him to the newly
established Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach - a role Warren
held with wisdom, compassion, and dedication for 23 years until his
honorable retirement in 2003.
Though Warren's professional achievements
were many, those who knew him best will remember him not only for his legal
acumen but for his kindness, humility, and unwavering sense of duty. He
believed deeply in the power of education, the value of community, and the
importance of treating every person with respect. His presence was steady
and reassuring - the kind that quietly lifted those around him.
In the
legal community, Warren was well respected for his intelligence and ability
to write in plain English that was clear, clever and deeply thoughtful. He
was an originalist who believed we should follow the law as written, but he
gave each case tremendous thought and consideration to make sure the
outcome was correct. He will be remembered for his sharp wit and the
camaraderie he shared with those in the legal community and long term
friends he maintained throughout his lifetime.
He is survived by his
loving wife of 12 years, Helen Parker Cobb; his daughters, Catherine Cobb
and Stacy Atkins; his stepdaughters, Candace Berner and Debbie Berner Borg;
his grandchildren, Brittany Cobb and Bevin O'Brien; and numerous
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his previous beloved wife
of 50 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Cobb.
