Funeral Services for James "Jim" Cobb, age 85, of O'Neill will be at 10:30 am Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Assembly of God Church in O'Neill. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93.  Pastor Mike Durre will officiate.  Visitation will be 4-7 pm Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7:00 pm Prayer Service.  Jim passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

James Dale Cobb was born on January 4, 1940 to James and LaFay (Volk) Cobb in Osmond, Nebraska.  Growing up, he attended school in Randolph through his Freshman year.  He and his family then moved into Norfolk, where he attended Norfolk High School.  He graduated with the class of 1958.  Throughout high school Jim sang in Choir and in a Quartet.  He often talked about enjoying his time helping his dad as a carpenter.

Jim met and married Gloria Oss in Norfolk in 1958.  To this union three children were born; Lee, Susan, and Nancy.  The couple later divorced. Jim started working as a Dental Technician in 1958.  He later married Vickie Hansen and to this union two children were born; Troy and Angie. They later divorced.  He moved to Mitchell, South Dakota where he worked at Bauer Dental Lab.  Jim then moved to Kalispell, Montana and worked for Wood Dental Lab before moving to O'Neill, Nebraska in the 1980's. He owned Cobb Dental Lab for 32 years.  On May 5, 1995 Jim married Shirley Moeller at Ft. Randall, South Dakota.  He gained three more daughters, Jennifer, Amanda, and Kelly.  Jim later retired in 2015.

Jim was a member of the O'Neill Fire & Rescue for 35 years and an EMT for 15 years, he was also a member of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association.  He was a member of Elks International, Optimist Club, Cyclone Motorcycle Club, and a member of the South Dakota Skydivers Club.  During his career in the National Guard, Jim helped with many tragedies, including the Rapid City Flood of 1972.

He enjoyed motorcycle racing, stock car racing, and also enjoyed snowmobiling in South Dakota and in the mountains of Montana.  Jim was an accomplished scuba diver.  He trained in the military and he was a certified demolition-recovery diver. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery.

Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Cobb of O'Neill; children, Susan (Bruce) Buhler of Watertown, SD, Nancy (Steve) Mennis of Brookings, SD, Troy (Lacey) Cobb of Ft. Collins, CO, Angie (Jason) Self of Ft. Collins, CO, Jennifer Nekolite, Amanda (Josh) Nekolite, Kelly (Chris) DeSive all of O'Neill; 25 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; four great great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Lee Cobb in 1993; his grandson, Nick LeBlanc; and his sister, Imogene (Paul) Thelen.