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John Michael Cothren

John Cothren Obituary

Savannah - John Michael Cothren, 23 of Savannah died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Michael was a native of Chatham County but had lived in Midway for several years. He was a tattoo artist and loved dogs. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda Parrish Branan and Eddie Branan; father, John M. Cothren; grandparents, Cathy Lee and Wendall Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Parrish; brothers, Troy Tootle and Gregory Jodery; step-sister, Carol Carey; step-brother, Eddie Branan Jr.; special uncles, Mike Vangiller, Wayne Parrish and Randy Parrish, several other aunts, uncles, cousins and best friend, Israel Elder. Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday at Morrison Memorial Chapel. Morrison Funeral Home Pembroke, Georgia (912) 653-4531 Savannah Morning News, October 21, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cothren

24 Entries

Jessica LaBoy

November 23, 2024

Michael, there’s not a day that goes by I still don’t think about u! Mason is 22 now. He’s such an amazing kid. I still tell him and Layla all about u and our shenanigans growing up. U saved lives Michael. Lives just like Mason’s. Until we meet again I love u

Dell Jodrey

November 9, 2005

Linda & John, No words can comfort a parent that is going through what you are experiencing. I could not imagine the terror, loneliness, or disbelief that you must be feeling. When I think of Micheal, I don't see the young man that Michael had become because unfortunately I didn't get to know him. But I do remember him when I first meet him. He was such a happy boy. I remember Michael and Kimmie doing Karoke for me and John. Or the times when John and Michael came to eat at the house and after they ate he was ready to go. He wasn't one to sit in one place very long.

I am very thankful that Michael was able to mend things between John and himself. Also that he reached out and touched Gregory's life. Gregory was very proud that Michael attended his Graduation. I only regret that they could not have been closer.

If there can be one thing said about this bad situation; it would be that We will all be reunited with Michael in our Lord and Father's house. I feel that Michael is up in Heaven waiting on each of us; having my more pain in his back and knowing only good and happy times.

Until then MIchael keep a close eye on those that are still here on earth that care so deeply about you. Let them know when they are thinking of you that you are there and you look forward to the day they are reunited with you.

We all love and miss you!!!

Jonna Ray Ussery

November 5, 2005

John and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love

Jonna

linda branan

November 3, 2005

love u

Frances & Robert Floyd

November 2, 2005

We Love You!

Patti & Danny West

October 24, 2005

Linda and Eddie, we are praying for you and your family. We are so saddened by your loss and will be praying that God will give you both the strength to get through this most diffcult time. May you be comforted by the holy spirit and may you find the strength that you are both going to need. Little Eddie is also saddened by this and I am praying for him too. May you take one day at a time and find strength in one another. Love always, Patti, Danny and family.

Gene and Opal Ray Hogg

October 23, 2005

Linda,

Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you in the coming days.

John

We were so very sorry to hear about John Michael. We have kept him, you, and your family in our prayers this past week and will continue to do so. I only met John Michael a couple of times but Aunt Frances and Uncle Robert keeps us up to date on everyone in their family. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. I know only God can help you through these times. I love you very much and even though we have lived miles away from each other for many years, you enjoy the fond memories when talking with other family members or looking at photo albums and I hope you know you have always been a very special part of our childhood, and when you or your family hurts, our family hurts with you. We love you! Please keep in touch.

Aunt Frances and Uncle Robert: You have been such a special part of our lives and we know how much you love all of your grandchildren, we hurt for you and pray for God to help ease the pain of losing JohnMichael. Please let us know if we can do anything for you as you have always been there for us. We love you so very much!

Farris, Jerry, Sonya, Shelia- just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. We know how close your family is and how hard it must be to lose your nephew and how hard it is to watch your children mourn for a lost cousin. Our neices and nephews are the next thing in our hearts to our own children and just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

We love all of you very much!

Gene, Opal, Rebekah, & Christopher

BECKY STEWART

October 23, 2005

DEAR JOHN,

LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I WILL ALWAYS MISS JOHN MICHEAL AND HE'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS. I HOPE TO BE WITH YOU SOON.

WITH ALL MY LOVE

AUNT BECKY

Pat (Gober) Anderson

October 22, 2005

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you all.

theresa floyd

October 22, 2005

dear linda,

i love you and i am so sorry for what you must face.i love micheal and hope he knew we cared for him very much.i never realized how short our time would be with him.we will miss him very much.linda i will have you and troy and all your family in my prayers.please do not hesitate to call me if there is anything i can do for you.we love you.

with love

aunt theresa

Jessica Cothren

October 22, 2005

hey i just want to tell you that me and Amya is going to miss you.

She stills remembers you from last year. I love you I wish we could have spent more time together. I wish we could have been close still like before everything happen when we were kids.

love always

jessica & Amya

MISS YOU

Georgie Ray

October 21, 2005

John and Linda

I was so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I am sorry I could not be with you as I was visiting in Maryland. I have special memories of John Michael and his eagerness to show me around and give me directions as we were riding around Savannah when his aunts were getting married. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you and your family so very much. We know that John Michael will be waiting on us to meet again and he can show me around heaven. Love Aunt Genelle Ray

Logan Edwards

October 21, 2005

I went to school with Mike in the 6th grade. I didn't know him that well, but I will truly miss him. My deepest sympothy to the friends and family left behind.

Christina Marshburn - Soley

October 21, 2005

Hey Linda,

I was sure sorry to hear about Micheal. I remember him as a baby after you first had him, holding him and then seeing him once in his teen years. What I can remember he was a nice looking young man and very polite. I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better. You may not remember me, but you and I went to school together in Pembroke and we both know Theresa Floyd. You and Micheal are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Chris Soley

Caytie Morgan

October 21, 2005

I remember the first time I met mike... about two years ago with my cousin, Christina. He was so outgoing...and made sure I was too. Since April of this year, we got even closer. He was like the big brother I never had. He gave me advice on everything, and helped me get through alot.. he even gave me my first tatto. :) I wish that we would have been on better terms before this happened. I'm going to miss him, as I'm sure anyone who know him will. I'll keep praying for the family. You were great people. Mike will be missed. Always.

-Caytie

Marilyn Tapley

October 21, 2005

Wish I could have been there for you. All My Love

Becky Powell

October 21, 2005

Hey cuz,

I just want to say I will miss you soooo mmmuuccchhhh. I wish there would have been more time so I could have made sure u knew how much me and everyone else loved u. I still remember one time when we were kids, singing on the kareoke machine at my house, with the flash light shining as our spotlight. Things were so simple and easy then.Then mom hollered at us,lol, and made us got to bed. I will cherish those great memories. You are still our Michael in our hearts and will never ever be forgotten. We love you and we will miss you cuz.

Love,

Becky Rose Floyd

Paul Floyd

October 21, 2005

Hey cuz,

We will dearly miss you and never forget you. I love ya cuz.

Love,

Paul

john mincey

October 20, 2005

hey aunt linda im really srry about micheal just know u still have all of us here for u me and jimmy are always here if you need us

Meredith Mitchell

October 20, 2005

Michael I want to thank you for everything. You will always have a SPECIAL place in my heart and evryone else who knew you. You are very special to me and always will be. I will always love you but NEVER forget you and all our fun times together.

Love and miss you always,

Meredith

John {Jay} & Carole Wilson Jr.

October 20, 2005

Michael You will be missed. Thanks Jay and Ms. Carole

Aunt Kim Mincey

October 20, 2005

We all love you and miss you very much!

Flooring Unlimited Driggers

October 20, 2005

Michael you will truly be missed but never forgotten, you will always remain in our hearts and the memories that you have given us will always be cherished.You were a great tile installer and we will miss you always.

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