Earl Allen Cottrell SR.
Earl Allen Cottrell SR.
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He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Virginia Cottrell; his sister, Tave Cottrell Blanton; his brothers, Jerry, Curtis and Billy Don Cottrell.
Left mourn his passing is his children, Michelle Cottrell (Arlis Ross Bray), Leslie Saylor and husband Woody, Earl Cottrell Jr and wife Stephanie and Avetta Cottrell. His grandchildren, Madison Saylor, Kaitlyn Saylor, Hallie Saylor, Andrew Saylor, Bentley Cottrell, Amberly Saylor, Jasmine Saylor, Alex Saylor, Jamal Gregory and Jamarion Gregory. His sisters, Rosetta Osborne and Ella Wren; his brother, David Cottrell and several nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law also survive.
Memorial services for Mr. Cottrell will be held at a later date.
On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Cottrell family during their time of bereavement.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Earl Allen Cottrell, SR., please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joanie Gregory
February 27, 2026
I just seen that Earl passed away, I hadn't heard anything about it. I hate to hear that. Prayers for his family and friends.
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