James Harry Cotter

COTTER James Harry Cotter, was born on July 19, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, to Harry E. and Cora H. Cotter. They moved to Columbus, OH when he was in the 7th grade. He received his education at North High School and Ohio State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He married his high school and college sweetheart, Patricia "Petey" Todd Cotter. They were wed 61 years. He passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 81. He was in the Packaging Business of Folding and Set-up Cartons, having been associated with Lengsfield Bros., Container Corp., Weyerhauser, Finn Ind., Simkins Ind., before going into business for himself. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Suburban Gun and Rod Club. A member of Safari Club International and co-founder of the Louisiana Chapter, he served a 2 year term as President. He went on safaris to Africa and South America, and was listed in the S.C.I. Record Book many times. He was Past President of the Holiday Club, was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church in New Orleans, and was a member of Metairie Country Club. He lived in Dallas, TX; Jackson, MS; and in New Orleans, LA over 40 years, when Hurricane Katrina forced a move to Baton Rouge, where he and Petey became residents of St. James Place. Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Petey" Cotter; son, Gregory James Cotter and wife, Pennie Cotter of Baton Rouge; daughter, Kimberly Anne Emerson and husband, Rev. Dr. Richard Emerson of Longview, TX; and three granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth Cotter of Del Ray Beach, FL, Emily Grace and Hannah Faith Emerson of Longview, TX. The family would like to thank the caregivers at St. James Place for the wonderful care they gave our husband, father, and grandfather. A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the W. R. Aldrich Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries