Photo courtesy of Taylor Funeral Home - Spencer
Apr 4, 1956 - Jun 20, 2025
So sorry to hear this, I always enjoyed chatting with Doug. He will be missed by many. Prayers going up for Kathy and the rest of the family.
Ralph Hall
June 24, 2025 | Richmond, KY
We lived in Parkersburg and Doug brought some fish, to me, to mount for him. We became friends. He would bring his son. He is a good man. We will see you again.
Les and Mary Stinespring
June 24, 2025 | Bigfork, MT | Friend
Diane and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Doug was a good friend that I loved grouse hunting with years ago. I've not met many people who knew the woods and waters as well as Doug did. We talked musky fishing almost every time we spoke. I know you all will miss him , but keep his memory alive in stories told about experiences with him. God bless all of you, Doug will be missed by everyone who ever met him.
Jack Whitmire
June 24, 2025 | Scott Depot, WV | Friend
So sorry about Doug's passing!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Kathy Fouty
June 24, 2025 | REEDY, WV
Dear Diane and family.My condolences for the loss of Doug.He will be greatly missed.God called him for a special reason and he will move forward.He was a character and funny.Enjoyed taking care of him! He will always be with you all!
Sincerely,Kathy Dearth,RN (RET).
Kathy Dearth
June 23, 2025 | Spencer, WV
Prayers of comfort for your family.
Douglas and Angala West
June 23, 2025 | Spencer, WV | Acquaintance
Douglas Wayne “Doug” Cottrell, Sr., 69, of Spencer, W.Va., died Friday, June 20, 2025, at CAMC-General Hospital, Charleston, after an extended illness.
He was born April 4, 1956, in Charleston, W.Va., the son of Deloris Larch Cottrell of Spencer and the late Oris Maywood Cottrell.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Icie Cottrell; maternal grandparents, Minnie Larch and Erm Larch.
Doug was a retired employee of TC Energy, who really enjoyed his work. His pastimes included spending time with his family, hunting, muskie fishing, trapping and taxidermy. He was a 1974 graduate of Spencer High School.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Diane Linger Cottrell of Spencer; daughter, Shannon (Joe) Miller of Mount Zion, W.Va.; son, Douglas Wayne (Ella) Cottrell, Jr. of Looneyville, W.Va.; grandsons, Connor, Mason, Jase and Easton Cottrell; sisters, Sue Simons and Kathy Cottrell both of Spencer; brother, Mike Cottrell also of Spencer; special uncle, Kenny Blackshire.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Daniel R. “Danny” Whited officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are preferred to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com
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