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Rick Cottrell Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Rick F. Cottrell, 57, of Chillicothe, died 5:20 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born January 29, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late John and Violet Howland Cottrell. On August 22, 1974, he married the former Teresa Fout, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Mary (Robert) Keller, Ricky Cottrell and Rhonda Cottrell and companion Gary Vannoy, all of Chillicothe; 13 grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Tony Shackleford, Sr.. He was predeceased by a sister and 2 brothers.
Funeral services will be hled 2 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2013 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Glenn Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Wares 1 hour prior to the service on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Ware Funeral Home, 121 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe, OH 45601
You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Cottrell
Daddy you was the best dad anyone could have I miss you so much daddy
Mary KELLER
December 10, 2018
Dad you was a amazing dad you loved us and your grandkids I miss you so much daddy rip
Lee,Teresa and Brooke Shackleford
September 28, 2013
We love and miss you. You are gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace.
Love you
Mary Keller
September 27, 2013
Daddy I love you so much I miss you I wish we could have one more day together I miss you so much RIP DADDY
jason and stephanie howes
September 11, 2013
so sorry to hear of Ricks passing prayers to u all he fought a long battle
September 10, 2013
Sorry for your loss... he will be missed.
Christina
September 10, 2013
Rick was a Great Guy and a Wonderful Father RIP Rick
Scott Parker
September 10, 2013
First I want to start off by saying u might not believe but The Lord is with you now ... I'm sorry for your loss he was like a dad to me growing up sorry lil rik
Kathy Holderman
September 9, 2013
To the family,You all have my deepest sympathies, may you rest in peace Rick. Love Kathy Holderman and family.
carla phillips
September 9, 2013
Rick was a good guy....sorry for your loss mary.......
September 9, 2013
Mary, Robert, Courtney, Sabrina, and Gabe. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all very strong in your faith and as a family. I know that those things will help your hearts to heal. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
NOW DADDY YOU CAN REST SO HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN.. DADDY LOVE YOU ALWAYS
RHONDA COTTRELL
September 9, 2013
DADDY YOU ARE THE BEST DAD EVERY AND THE BEST MAN EVERYONE LOVED YOU.. YOU WAS THERE FOR EVERYONE WE WILL ALL MISS YOU..I KNOW YOU WILL BE HERE WITH US ALWAYS I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH DADDY AND I WILL MISS YOU ...
September 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about your dad... Sad for your family but happy for him.. No more pain no more suffering. Keeping you all in my prayers..Love Jeannette and family
Mary Keller
September 9, 2013
Daddy you will but miss so much i love you so much i promise you i will take care of everyone here you just you be with GOD i wish i had one more day with you but i know you are in a better place i just keep looking for you i want to here you sweet voices RIP DADDY I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH
Mary Keller
September 9, 2013
Daddy you will be miss so very much I love you I will take care of everyone i promise you take I Can't help but want you back here with me but you are in a better place now i miss you so so much daddy PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF SO RIP DADDY LOVE YOU GOD TAKE CARE OF MY DADDY HE'S A GREAT GUY
Mary Parker
September 8, 2013
Our prayers are with you at this time sorry to hear of Ricks passing he was a great friend.My kids loved playing basketball up the alley with Rick when they were young.Again sorry for your loss.
Mary, Angie,Roy
Jamie,Karen,Parker
Dave Hertenstein
September 8, 2013
One of the best friends a guy could ask for growing up together. Sorry we lost touch,l know Rick will be missed very much.
Nicole Seymour
September 8, 2013
Uncle Rick you will be missed but we all know that you are in a better place and not hurting anymore. We will promise to make sure aunt Terri is takin care of....luv u Nikki Seymour
You're son loved you more than you could ever imagine.... He will miss you so very much... I will always be here too look out for him...= )
Ashley Kutschbach
September 8, 2013
I will miss you Rick! Thank you so very much for giving me the greatest gift anyone ever could... In you're son you have given me EVERYTHING I ever have wanted and more... I promise you I will always, ALWAYS, love him and take care of him... I love you and will miss you! Thank you so very much for being so good too me, even when I didn't deserve it... RIP Rick!
Campbell and Lowery and Hughes Family
September 8, 2013
So sorry for ur loss our prayers go out to u and ur family . Shawn , Jason and Danny .
nicole price
September 8, 2013
Uncle rick you will be missed bye alot of people ,Austin got to play baseball one year with you ..we love you and miss you ..
tony shackleford jr.
September 8, 2013
gonna miss you umcle rick. you in a better place now with Jesus
Cindy Detty (sims)
September 8, 2013
You will be missed
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