Funeral service for James A. Cohill, 77, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Seventeenth Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dontanette L. Cohill, Eulogist. Burial will follow in Eden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Cohill will lie in state one hour prior to service at the church. Public viewing will be held today from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Goodson Funeral Home, Inc. directing. He was born and raised in Anniston, Ala. James graduated from Cobb Avenue and pursued higher education at an Historical Black College Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Ala. While attending he pledged the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. He later became a member of the Grand Chapter and a Life Member. Mr. Cohill was an active member of the Anniston-Piedmont Chapter. James worked at Mount Meigs as an Industrial Arts Teacher. Later he became employed with the Anniston City School Systems. His final employment was with Federal Mogul in which he retired in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Annye (Smith) Cohill, of Anniston, Ala.; his sons, Derek L. Cohill, of California and Alfred D. Moss, Alabama; two daughters, Dontanette L. Cohill, of Georgia and Alicia L. Cohill, of Alabama; five grandsons; a very special "sister", Mary Harper, of Alabama; a goddaughter, Genia Jordan Armour, of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his son Carl Moss. Goodson Funeral Home, Inc. 'Ye Must Be Born Again' 256.237.9771 goodsonfuneralhomeinc.com
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Council RUDOLPH
Student
March 12, 2021
Put your trust in God he will comfort you during these times.
March 27, 2015
James and i worked togeather many years our prayers are with his family.
Sam Legon Ohatchee Al.
March 24, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eunice Polk
March 24, 2015
A good teacher I will miss.
Clarence Perry
March 23, 2015
"Sorrow not as those who have no hope." You will see him again.
Dontanette and Family:
Please know that we are praying for and with you.
His strength is perfect....
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Psi Line of 1980
March 23, 2015
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PUT HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU.
KALANTAN DUFF AND FAMILY
March 23, 2015
Anne, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May God give you peace and strength during this time.
March 21, 2015
I thank God and offer up prayers of Blessings for James and his family. James was a Brother, Friend and Mentor. Phi Nu Pi!
Stan Kimble,Sr.
March 20, 2015
Gloria Steagall
March 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family, comfort you in the time of your lost, of loved one.
Walter(Sonny) ,Gladys Ball
March 20, 2015
SO SORRY , WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH SEEING YOU 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR YEARS ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS WE LOVE YOU
ANNISTON LIMOUSINE BUS
DRIVERS
CINDY,HURCEL,BARBARA,BOB,ANGELA,ROBERT,
BIG D,GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
March 20, 2015
Stephanie Wesley
March 20, 2015
May God bless this family, and keep them safe, during your time of sorrow. Let the light of heaven shine on you, with love. Much Love Always
MR. & MRS. LEE A. HEATH SR
March 20, 2015
With sympathy, May you find comfort in knowing that your love one is resting in the Most High memory to awaken one day from sleep.Psalm 147:4
March 20, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
March 20, 2015
Dell Bush Steplight
March 20, 2015
To The Family: James was a good Friend of ours for many years. We shared a lots of laughs and good times together. James was always full of good clean jokes and never missed an opportunity to entertain you and make you feel right at home. He will certainly be missed by all who knew Him. May the peace of God's Love, that surpasses all of Man's understanding, Rest,Rule, and abide with each of you, henceforth and forever more. Amen.
OLIVER ,Frances and Felicia Prothro
March 20, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JANET/J'MARCUS DOBBINS
March 20, 2015
May God comfort you in His loving arms and fill you with His peace during this difficult time and in the days to come. With love and prayers--Roland Dawson and family.
Roland Dawson
March 20, 2015
Cynthia D. Copeland
March 20, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Jacobs
March 20, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Cohill family.
Peggy
March 19, 2015
MR. Cohill was member of the Cobb HIGH family. WE WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN PRAYER.He got me a job.GOOD man. SO SORRY
Council RUDOLPH
March 19, 2015
May God bless and watch over you, during you time of sorrow, peace, and love always.
MR & MRS. LEE A. HEATH SR
March 19, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
March 19, 2015
ANN we are so sorry to read of your loss. we send our condolences to you and your family. Al and SARAH veal,bowling buddies.
March 19, 2015
To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and that comfort that surpasses all understanding strengthen you to cope with your loss.
March 18, 2015
ANN, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.THANK GOD FOR THE GOOD YEARS YOU HAD WITH HIM.
PHRONIA CHRISTIAN
March 17, 2015
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