Jere Bowden Cobb

Jere Bowden Cobb

1935-2021

Jere was born November 4, 1935 in Jackson, Tennessee. After graduating from Columbia Military Academy in 1953, Jere attended the University of Virginia graduating in 1957. He graduated 1st in his class with a degree in aeronautical engineering. After college, Jere was commissioned in to the U.S. Navy, and attended USMC Basic Officer School and became a fighter pilot. Jere was hired as a test pilot by NASA in 1963 and was transferred to Ellington Air Force Base in Houston where he made his home for 55 years. He remained at NASA until 1977. 

He then went on to work as a professional pilot. In all, he flew 158 different fixed and rotary wing aircraft, totaling well over 40,000 hours with no incidents and in almost every country on the planet.

Married for 53 years to Paula Cobb, he had four children, Laura Mulholland, Cynthia Cobb, Gregory Allen, and Kimberley Gurry. He had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as a sister, Penny Kervill.

Jere passed away at home and on his own terms. He was not one to sit still so we will not ask him to rest in peace, instead, we ask him to keep flying…just with angels now…to whom we are sure he is already busy teaching new maneuvers!….Go easy on 'em Captain Cobb! and OORAH!

A Celebration of Life will be held May 15, 2021 at the American Legion in League City, Texas at 5:00pm. Casual Attire.

*In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to The Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034; (346) 708-2517.