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1941-2021
Charles Floyd Cothran, 79 of Houston, TX passed away on March 13, 2021 under care of Essentials Hospice. Known as Charlie to his many friends, he was born on October 15, 1941 in Huntsville, TX.
Charlie graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston where he excelled in basketball. He attended Texas A&M | University in Kingsville, TX on a basketball scholarship and graduated in 1964 with a degree in education. He received his Master of Education in 1978 from Sam Houston State University. He began his teaching and coaching career at Waltrip High School in 1964. He moved to Reagan High School in 1965 as a teacher and coach where he remained until 1971 where he went to Alief Independent School District where he remained until his retirement in 2004. While at Alief, he served as a teacher, coach, and various administrative positions. He also served as a member of the Alief ISD School Board for several years.
He was a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
He expanded in his life-long love of golf after moving to Alief & marrying Joann Adams. He was a lifetime member of Stephen F. Austin Golf Course until it closed at which time, he joined Weston Lakes Country Club.
He is survived by daughters: Kathy Lewey & husband Robert, Sherrell Cothran & Kim Closson & husband Dave. Grandchildren: Price Almon, Laura Lewey, Lacey Lewey, David Lewey & Mina Closson. He is also survived by lifelong friend, Maureen Almon, and host of others.
Preceded in death by his wife Joann, and his parents W.F Cothran & Jettie Pearl Cothran.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Essentials Hospice, 405 N. Texas Ave., Ste. A, Webster, TX 77598.
Services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77077. A visitation will be on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. followed by a Graveside Service.
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Richard L Kessler
March 11, 2022
From Sept. 1965 until Januaryy 1968 I saw Mr. Cothran each morning at the beginning of the school day (Home Room) at John H. Reagan Senior High School.
Mark Carruba
July 26, 2021
40 years ago he made a true impact on me as a teen. He was very much a strong father figure when I was at AMS and Elsik; he cared. A true servant leader!
Richard L Kessler
March 19, 2021
I only knew Mr. Cothran briefly, each morning in Home Room (boys Gym) at J.H. Reagan (1965-1968). I know his family miss him greatly and all that knew him.
Peggy Staton
March 17, 2021
He was a wonderful person, teacher, mentor and certainly helped my son in choosing his career. First Charlie suggested that he go to trade school repairing computers. This lead him to Alvin Jr. College and on to The University of Houston - Clear Lake with a degree in Electro-Optics. Afterward, he was hired by Lockheed and NASA for his good grades. This was pretty good for him being what Charlie called a "good ole Boy and part redneck". Charlie knew he had the brains to excel but it had to be his decision. Oh, how he loved my son and it was returned. Charlie saved his life.
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Barbara and Donald Kriesel
March 17, 2021
Well known and respected in the Alief community. Great academic leader. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest In Peace.
Miller Ferrie
March 17, 2021
So thankful Mr. Cothran was my principal at Alief Middle. Couldn't have asked for a better one. He made a rather new teacher in a new big city feel so welcomed. Mr. Cothran was an excellent leader who gained both the love and the respect of those who had the privilege of being under his supervision.
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