Mike Cottrell

Mike Cottrell obituary, Owensboro, KY

Mike Cottrell

Mike Cottrell Obituary

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Mike Cottrell, 69, of Owensboro, passed away April 19, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 24, 1952, in Muhlenberg County, to Richard Cottrell and Lee Hamilton. Mike was a proud Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines. He was a handyman and had a big heart. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Richard Cottrell; and his brother, Tony Cottrell. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Cottrell; his children, Tina Nabors, Tracy Humphrey, Joseph Cottrell, Michael Cottrell, Nicholas Cottrell, and Richard Cottrell; his mother and stepfather, Lee and Art Hamilton; his siblings, Roy (Vickie) Cottrell, Keith (Linda) Cottrell and Carolyn (Gene) Able; 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 4pm Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, with visitation beginning at 2pm. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Memories and messages of condolence for the family of Mike Cottrell may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.

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April 22, 2022

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Norris #804 Marine Corps eague posted to the memorial.

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Wanda Smith

April 22, 2022

Thinking about all of you and wish I could be there. I'm at Holly's and want get back in time. God bless you all and especially his mother. My heart breaks for her. Love you, Wanda

Marine Corps League W. J. Norris Detachment #804, Inc., C/o 4100 Kipling Drive Owensboro, Kentucky 42303-7220 In recognition of Mike Cottrell's honorable service to the United States of America, and the United States Marine Corps; We extend our app

Norris #804 Marine Corps eague

April 22, 2022

Marine Corps League W. J. Norris Detachment #804, Inc.,
C/o 4100 Kipling Drive Owensboro, Kentucky 42303-7220

In recognition of Mike Cottrell's
honorable service to the United States of America, and the United States Marine Corps; We extend our
appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country, and Corps.

Marines of Norris #804, Marine Corps League

Cheryl Shown Haynes

April 22, 2022

Roy & Vickie,
Im sorry for your loss. Im thinking about you both. Prayers for comfort and strength.

Dale Wedding

April 21, 2022

Mike was a great friend, will miss him telling his past stories of life,my prayers are with his family.RIP

Leah Stewart

April 21, 2022

Love to you all. Kathy and Reece my heart aches for you both. Love you both forever

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Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory - Owensboro

900 Old Hartford Road (at Breckenridge), Owensboro, KY 42303

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