Alex Lawson-Cobb

Alex Christopher Lawson-Cobb, SR. (also known as Al and Chris) was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 12, 1994. Our dear Alex went to rest with his Grandmother, Prophetess Evangelist Hazel Lee (Johnson) Weatherall on, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Ohio State University East Hospital.  He died with his mother and siblings at his bedside. Among them were several loving family members and close friends of Alex. Alex received the sacrament and ordinance of baptism while still breathing as well as prayer with him throughout his stay in ICU. 

Alex had an outstanding work ethic and gave full effort in anything that he did. Even during an extremely testing time in his life, he rose quickly to a supervisory position at a major retail chain, Eddie Bauer. He walked into the job naturally helping as management to the end that both the contracting company and the chain made offers to hire him permanently for a supervisory position. 

Alex had been entrepreneurial since his early teens. Thus, having dreams of owning his own successful business someday, he Studied Business Administration - Entrepreneurship at Franklin University where he was excited to learn and eager to enter his career as a business professional. Before his death, he was in his third week of attendance in an eight week semester and enjoyed learning and being challenged intellectually. 

Alex also had a strong interest in physics and biology, which took off in elementary school and his desire to expand his knowledge continued. Alex would often spend his free time utilizing the dictionary and internet to both broaden his vocabulary and explore new ways to exercise.

On October 27th, 2018, Alex gained a new passion when his son, Alex Christopher Lawson-Cobb Jr. was born.  He loved being a father and displayed that passion through his investment in and time spent with his son. His son, Alex Jr., clung to Alex and wanted him always above all others in a room of people. Alex loved children in general and children- whom he often taught how to pray - loved him, however, his bond with his son was truly special. 

Alex, born several months prematurely and having severe illness almost until his teens, was dedicated to the Lord while still in the womb and raised accordingly to be a follower of Jesus Christ and a  servant of the Lord. His grandmother was an Evangelist, and his mother is an ordained Reverend; their spiritual guidance was instrumental in his upbringing. His mother made the Bible the center of his learning in homeschool. He fell short, as we all do, however, he had begun to seek the Lord more and grow in grace before he died. Alex's faith in God was undeniable. He enjoyed reading the Bible to understand the Word for himself and to teach it to others. He often spent time discussing his findings with his mother and siblings. Thus, connecting Scriptures to his life and aspirations for his journey proved to be spiritually rewarding for Alex.

When we hear the name Alex, we are overjoyed with the many joyful memories he left behind. Alex was the glue holding our family together as he embraced everyone in his family and everyone he met. Alex had a contagious laugh and his joy for life was infectious. He loved to cook, namely Mexican food with an emphasis on tacos and everyone who knew Alex would joke about how often he ate them. Alongside his love for food, was a love for fitness, reading, being the joy of the crowd, and most of all, his love for his family. You can find Alex creeping behind you to poke, tickle, or attempt to irritate you into laughter. We will miss that as he is presently absent from us in the body. 

Alex understood the importance of family and because of that, he never took “no” or “too busy” for an answer when he insisted on being in the presence of family. It is because of who he was and what he meant to so many that his departure from his earthy body is greatly grieved. However, he left joy, laughter, and memories that will not perish. Alex will live on through his son, his daughter, in our hearts, and in our daily lives. He will never be forgotten and he will always be missed. Today we do not say goodbye, we say, “see you later” for we know that God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep. 

 He is survived by his 17-month-old son, Alex Christopher Lawson-Cobb, JR; his 9-month-old daughter, Aliyana Mae Toles;  his mother, Rev. Faith Elizabeth Cobb; Jonathan Cobb (brother), Marcella Cobb (sister), Charmaine Cobb (sister), Torrell Ferguson (brother), Zescu Stie (aunt), Isaiah Cobb (uncle), Micheal Spearman (uncle), Donna J. Spearman (aunt), Senator Patricia A. Spearman (aunt), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and loving friends.  Alex is preceded by his father, Andre Kenyata Smith, Prophetess Evangelist Hazel Lee (Johnson) Weatherall (maternal grandmother), Martha Pearl Smith (paternal grandmother), John Lewis Cobb (maternal grandfather), and Jonnetta Lee Cobb (maternal aunt). 

It was by design that he was so much to so many people because he had so much to give. The value that he circulated, which was love, on the earth transcended tangible possessions. Love to Alex was more than a word, it was without arbitration, and was not a ritualistic display. Love was Alex. Though we had him with us for just a quarter of a century, the love he gave and left behind is eternal. Hence, Alex’s name will always be synonymous with love. Our hope, strength, and trust is in the LORD, who comforts us and is our Help in our time of need. 

I Thessalonians 4:14-18

(14) For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

(15) For this, we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

(16) For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

(17) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

(18) Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

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