William Eron Cothran

William Eron Cothran

William Cothran Obituary

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COTHRAN, Detective William Eron, Age 57, November 21, 2008. He passed away surrounded by his entire loving family. Served proudly with the Metro Police Department for 33 years. Preceded in death by father, Walter Eron Cothran; survived by wife, Tammy Cothran; sons, Scott (Rachel) Cothran, Jonathan Cothran and Shawn Eden; grandchildren, Mackenzy Eden, Shawn Eden and Jackson Eron Cothran; mother, Marie Cothran; sisters, Deborah June (Ron) Wynne and Connie (Billy) Warpool; brother, Bobby (Faye) Cothran; 19 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be at 2 pm, Monday, November 24, 2008 at West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6849 Charlotte Pk. Pallbearers are Josh, Brandon and Adam Wynne, Aaron Cothran, Joe Jones, Jonathan Richardson, Matt Geater and Eric Spaulding. Interment at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be on Sunday, 2-8 pm and Monday, 11am -1 pm at WEST HARPETH FUENRAL HOME 6962 Charlotte Pk (615) 352-9400

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