Randall Ray "Randy" Cottrell
Randall Ray "Randy" Cottrell
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Randall Ray "Randy" Cottrell was born July 18, 1958 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Lillard Charles Cottrell and Wanda Theralene (Roork) Cottrell. He passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his home in Midwest City, Oklahoma at the age of 66.
Randy was a resident of Midwest City, Oklahoma and a 1976 graduate of Okemah High School. On May 13, 1978, in Castle, Oklahoma, he married Donna Thomas. Randy retired after proudly serving his country with the United States Air Force, having been stationed in Korea. Randy was a very talented guitarist, song writer, producer and musician. Music was a true passion. Later in life, he also enjoyed woodworking. Randy made so many friends throughout his music career that he loved and who will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeremy Todd Cottrell.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of the home; his son, Chris Cottrell of Edmond; one brother, Ron Cottrell and wife Vivian of Tahlequah and three grandchildren, Bailey, Kinley and Brooklyn Cottrell.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steven Waide Thompson
July 10, 2025
Thank you Randy for your friendship. You were always so supportive of me. I enjoyed all the music and projects you included me in. I had so much fun.
I'll always be grateful !
Rest easy my friend.
Till we meet again
Teresa Iiams
April 22, 2025
On behalf of the family thank you to everyone who attended and thank you especially for the flowers. We don´t have addresses to send thank you cards out individually.
Kathy Trent
April 18, 2025
So sad to hear of Randy's passing...he was a great guy and I miss him already!
Richard Franks
April 17, 2025
Randy was one of the best friends l ever had. Godspeed, my old friend.
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KEVIN KADERABEK
April 17, 2025
Gonna miss you buddy
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