Pleasant Grove Church, Jackson
Clarke Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn: “Follow Me”
Hobbies: Golf
Family Status: Married to Mary for 67 years; three sons, Joe, Bill and Danny; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
At 85, Frank Cobb is still doing yard work and maintenance for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jackson.
Q: What was your childhood like?
A: Just a … little boy who grew up without a father. [He] died when I was 11.
Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: I was lead by my mother to go to church … until I was 16 years old. I didn’t become saved until about six years ago.
Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I’ve been a Sunday School teacher for six years, deacon, song leader, maintenance worker at the church and keep the yard up.
Q: What have you gotten from those ministries?
A: Learning more about the Lord.
Q: How have churches changed over the years?
A: Young people just don’t get involved anymore. They find other things to do.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in church in the future?
A: Circumstances could change and I may have to reduce my activities.
Q: What difference has being a Christian made in your life?
A: It’s made me a better person.
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