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Richard Cotter Obituary
He was born in Petersburg, and was the son of the late Cecil L. and Bonnie Graham Cotter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby L. Cotter.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria "Vickie" R. Cotter; three children, Richard L. Cotter Jr., Cody R. Cotter and Matthew L. Cotter; sister, Janet Rook and husband, William, of Petersburg; brother, James "Jimmy" Cotter and wife, Tammie, of Petersburg. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and many close friends.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Norman Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, 2601 Willard Road, Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23286-4695. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Claudette Saunders
September 7, 2008
Vickie & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We didnt hear right away but our hearts are with you. Me personally been in your shoes knows exactly how you feel. Just know your friends are out there for you and dont feel bad if you need to lean on them. Our shoulders are for you any time day or night. Call me anytime-335-8949. We love and miss you, Claudette & Karl Saunders
Lorenza Branch
September 1, 2008
Vicki,
I just want you to know that our (Tuesday Night Family) hearts are out to you and your family. May God bless you.
Patrick George
August 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
JIM O'Neal
August 8, 2008
My prayers are with Ya'll, Not sure if I ever meet him, but I sry I missed the chance.
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Dawn/Marguerite and the entire APA family
August 7, 2008
Vickie, to you and your family---our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. For more than 3 years, Ricky spent Tuesday nights with his APA family and friends and he will truly be missed! We have no doubts though that he is still coaching from above (and definitely not missing any shots)!
Paige Beach
August 2, 2008
Vickie and Ricky, we are so sorry for your loss.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Paige and Mike Beach
Darlene & Stevie Quesenberry
July 27, 2008
Thanks Ricky for blessing our lives with many fond memories. Thanks for showing each of us what a true friend is. we will forever hold you dear in our hearts.
Thanks to you Vicky for letting us be there for you. We love you and the boys, if you need us we will always be here.
"we love you sista"
Dalene and Stevie
phyllis/lonnie kelly
July 26, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Brenda/Diane 7-Eleven office
July 26, 2008
Vickie, you and your family are in our prayers.
Kay, Linwood and Randy Kelly
July 25, 2008
Dear Vickie and Family,
We have you in our hearts and minds. We feel like we lost a brother. We love him very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Audrey Cones-Stewart
July 25, 2008
Vickie and family, there is nothing that I can say right now that will ease the pain but with time and prayer it will get so much better. Just know that my family shares in your loss, and you are in our prayers and our hearts. We will all miss him but we all have such wonderful memories of him to keep him near and dear to us for a very long time.
Stacey Lange/Wray
July 25, 2008
My prayers are with the family.
Your Friends
July 25, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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