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David G. Cothran

1960 - 2019

David Cothran Obituary

David G. Cothran, 59, of Brook, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, at 4:56 pm in the emergency room of Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka, Illinois. He was born April 2l, 1960 to Glenn Cothran and the late Vivian L. Sparks Cothran in Hammond, Indiana. David was a graduate of South Newton High School, class of 1978, and received two bachelor degrees from Ball State University. He lived in Brook for the past 12 years and prior to that in Spokane, WA. He worked at Adkev Inc., Goodland, IN as a purchasing manager, for the past 12 years, and served in the United States Air Force, which he was very proud of.
In May 1987 he married Phyllis J. McHoes, and she survives, also surviving are three daughters, Laurie Skerritt, Everett, WA, Deborah Tillman and, Christine Greiner, both of Spokane, WA.
He is a grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. He is also survived by two brothers, Shannon Cothran, (companion, Shelley Murphy, Brook, IN) and Shawn Cothran, (wife, Sandy), Fowler, IN.
There will be no visitation and private family services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Gerts Funeral Home, Brook, IN has the honor of serving the family.

Published by Newton County Enterprise on Oct. 16, 2019.
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David, we still miss you every day and talk about you fondly. We are still surrounded by the trinkets and treasures you gave to us. We miss you, Friend.

Melissa Timmons, Shelly Medley Hall

October 12, 2021

Larry and I offer our prayers and deepest condolences, Glenn, to you and your family. May God give you comfort in the days ahead. Prayers for peace and time to hold to memories that are precious to your hearts.

Larry and Sharon Colee

December 7, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Cothran family.

Gary Deardurff

November 2, 2019

The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of David's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

American Cancer Fund

October 29, 2019

We are so sorry to hear of your passing, Uncle Dave. So many wonderful memories of holidays past and times shared in the woods at Grampa and Grama's cabin. Will always remember your love and laughter iof life. It's not goodbye, just so long for now ♥
Jer, Tara, Emy and Madee

Jerry & Tara Blackford

October 20, 2019

Murphy's Food King has the great pleasure of visiting with all of the Cothran family over the years as every member is a good customer of ours. We will certainly miss seeing David in the grocery store. Our hearts go out to the entire family.

Colleen Clifton

October 19, 2019

David, one day you were there and then you were gone and those of us that had the joy of working with you and calling you 'Friend' are reeling from this and saddened that we weren't able to say good-bye. We are praying for peace for your Dad and Brothers and wishing them wonderful memories of a truly great guy. We will miss your kindness and sharp wit! Rest easy, David.

Melissa Timmons

October 17, 2019

Deepest sympathy to all of David's family.

June Jefvert

October 17, 2019

Deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family. So sorry for your loss.

Nancy "Antcliff" Care

October 17, 2019

My heart felt sympathy to your father and family. When I heard of your passing it brought to mind when we used to go riding around in your old Plymouth Duster back in the day. May God grant your family the serenity that only comes knowing that you are at peace and in the presence of God . Say hello to your mom for me and see you on the other side.

Joe Burns

October 16, 2019

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