William Hairl Cobb

Reverend Hairl Cobb, better known as Fat Daddy, was born in Screw City, Rockford, IL.  Superstar of Jefferson High School, he grew up in the best decade ever, the 80’s. He was married to his beautiful queen, Deanna, for 32 years. Being the pioneer that he was, he traveled the country as a truck driver bringing back the dough to provide for his family. He loved spending time with his children…William, Stephanie, Jake, Brandon, Katy, Holly, Hayley, Johnny and Michael and his grandbabies, Liam and Saoirse. His favorite past time was listening to Southern Gospel music and sharing a meal with his family. He loved singing around the piano with his mom, Dena, pounding the keys, Hairl Sr. and his sister, Debbie. He is also survived by his brother-in-law (Tim), his sister (Donna), his other brother-in-law (Tim), his nephew (Ethan) his wife (Megan) and his father-in-law (Jim) and mother-in-law (Sharon). He was a minister with the UPCI for nearly ten years. Since surrendering his life to Jesus, he has lived a one God, Apostolic, tongue talking, holy rolling, born again, heaven bound believer in the liberating power of Jesus’ name life and he hopes you do the same!

A visitation will be held for William on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Firstborn Ministries Church, 8213 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL 61115. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM with a visitation starting at 4:00 PM until time of service at Firstborn Ministries Church. Burial will be private at Scottish Argyle Cemetery. 

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