Michael Wayne "Mike" Cotham

1946 - 2010

Michael Wayne "Mike" Cotham, 64, left this life for life eternal on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Granbury. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Bible Church, 201 E. Clifton, Granbury. Interment: Salado Cemetery, Salado. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Education Program at Performing Arts of Fort Worth. Mike was born March 20, 1946, in Georgetown to William Z. and Gladys Cotham. He was a graduate of the University of North Texas, a CPA and was employed with Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts of Fort Worth, Inc. as chief financial officer and vice president. His management style was understated and highly competent as he oversaw the daily financial matters of Bass Performance Hall over the past 10-plus years. Mike was an accomplished guitarist and loved music. Over the years, he used his tenure at Bass Hall to promote opportunities for young aspiring artists and bands. Mike was an avid golfer, reader and self-trained as a gourmet cook. He continued to learn and add personal accomplishments during his lifetime. He was very involved with the music industry, managing such musical talents as Freddie King and Bloodrock during his early career. He also managed road tours for such renown groups as Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad and Johnny Winter while working for ShowCo as the financial officer and serving in many other capacities during his employment there. Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors: Loving wife of 32 years, Jeanne; daughter, Kimberly Michele Galloway; sons, William Jarrett Cotham and Robert Zachary Cotham; stepdaughter, Shana Bowen Passaro and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Chase, Trevor and Jacob Galloway, Mia and Jeremy Passaro; brother, Robert Cotham and wife, Mary Ann; sister, Nancy Armes; a host of other family and friends.