Bill Cogdill

Bill Cogdill

Bill Cogdill Obituary

Published by Ponder Funeral Home - Sikeston on May 17, 2019.
Bill was born on July 4, 1947 and passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Bill was a resident of East Prairie, Missouri at the time of passing. He graduated from East Prairie High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. A Master Mason and 32nd Degree Mason, Mr. Cogdill was a Past Master of the East Prairie Masonic Lodge and a member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Visitation will be held Tuesday May 21, 2019 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. at Shelby Funeral Home with Bro. George White officiating. Burial will follow at East Prairie Memorial Park.

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