Marty Allen “Cobb” Rector, 54, of Connelly Springs, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 10, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Marty was born on September 19, 1968 in Caldwell County to Darrell Rector and Nancy Rector Hubbard.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.  He was the “King of Poachers” and was more comfortable in a tree stand than on the ground.  He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and riding four-wheelers.  He loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Rector is preceded in passing by his father, Darrell Rector, and a brother, Baby Randy.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Nancy Rector Hubbard; Grandmother, Ruth Lowman; sons, Rodney Rector (Alleen) and Jody Rector (Rachel); grandchildren, Kynzley Rector and RJ Rector; uncle and aunt, Dean and Mabel Lowman; and special aunt, Patsy Bishop.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Stoney Kanupp officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Service.

Memorials may be made to Smart’s Grove Baptist Church at 4840 Laurel Creek St., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.