Charles Richard “Dick” Cobb, 83, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on March 23, 1942, in Ward, West Virginia, Dick lived a life full of purpose, passion, and service to others. Dick built a distinguished career in arena and public facility management across the eastern United States. His work was more than a job—it was a calling. He had a deep enthusiasm for promoting concerts and events that brought people together and enriched communities. Over the years, he collected countless stories from his time in the entertainment business and took great joy in sharing them with friends and family. His legacy in the industry is marked not only by the events he helped bring to life but also by the relationships he built along the way. A man of many interests and boundless curiosity, Dick was especially drawn to history— particularly World War II—and genealogy. He took pride in tracing his family tree and understanding the roots that shaped him. Music was another lifelong passion; he loved all genres and often sang with joy. His appreciation for the arts extended into his personal life as well, where he shared many meaningful experiences exploring artistic expression with his beloved wife Carter, an accomplished artist. Dick’s commitment to community service was unwavering. He believed deeply in treating everyone with dignity and respect—from “the bottom of the totem pole to the top,” as he often said. He founded “Litter Gitter,” an initiative aimed at educating citizens and small businesses about community pride through beautification efforts. His dedication to civil rights and local improvement projects reflected his core belief that everyone deserves a clean, welcoming place to live. He was known for his kindness, humor, and ability to connect with anyone—he truly never met a stranger. Whether offering a heartfelt “I appreciate you” or lending a helping hand, Dick left an impression on everyone he encountered. A gentle soul who loved animals dearly and found joy in simple pleasures, he lived each day with gratitude and grace. Dick was also active in sports during his high school years—playing basketball and football—and carried that same team spirit throughout his life. He is lovingly remembered by his son Charles Richard Cobb II and daughter-in-law Bridgette Bollig; daughter Niki Davis and son-in-law Kent Davis; grandchildren Collin Evans Cobb, Taylor Ryan, and Andrew Rosenfield; sister Jean Cobb Teter and brother-in law Don Teter; brother William E. Cobb and sister-in-law Rita Patton Cobb; sister Patricia Cobb Carter and brother-in-law James Carter. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Charles William Cobb & Lucy Maxine Cochran Cobb, his wife Carter Taylor Seaton, and his sister, Janet Ruth Cobb Click.  A devout Christian, Dick accepted Jesus into his heart early in life. His faith remained a guiding light throughout his journey. Dick’s warmth, humor, generosity of spirit, and unwavering belief in equality will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we take comfort knowing he is now at peace in Heaven—a place as kind as he was. We love you dearly, Dad, Richard, Dick. Thank you for everything.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter at hwcanimalshelter.com

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