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William Cothran Obituary
SPARTANBURG, SC-- William Thomas Cothran, 36, of 311 Merrivale Lane, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was the son of Thomas Lee and Sally Stuart Cothran of Kennewick, WA.
In addition to his parents, Will is survived by his wife of 10 years, Heather Morgan Cothran; daughter, Emerson Rae Cothran; sister, Ashley Cothran Wilkins and husband Bill of Boiling Springs; maternal grandmother, Sally D. Stuart of Charleston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Kay Morgan of Inman.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray P. Stuart; and paternal grandparents, Harry L. and Tula H. Cothran.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM in Eggers Chapel officiated by Dr. Tony Cribb.
Memorials may be made to the Cothran Family Memorial Fund, Capital Bank, 2680 Reidville Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301.
The family is at the home of Gary and Kay Morgan, 204 Lakewinds Blvd., Inman.
An online guest registry is available at www.eggersfuneralhome.com.
Eggers Funeral Home,
Boiling Springs
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Memories and Condolences
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LaDonna Ritter
February 15, 2012
Heather we are still here for you. We can come down this weekend if you are ready. I can't believe it's been 2 weeks. I still feel numb, so I can't imagine what you must be feeling. We love you and give Emerson our love.
Steve, LaDonna & Marisca
Norma Beverage
February 14, 2012
Heather, my heart goes out to you. Don't hesitate to call if we can do anything at all. You and Emerson are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love.
Mike Clark
February 8, 2012
Heather, I was so shocked to hear the saddening news. You know how much you mean to us. we are here if you need anything at all. Please don't hesitate to call. You and Emerson are in my thoughts and prayers.
J. D. Crawford
February 8, 2012
Tom, Sally, Heather: I am sorry for your loss. God bless you and yours, all.
J. D. Crawford, '70
February 5, 2012
Dear Tom and family:
I was very saddened when I learned about your son's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
With heartfelt sympathy, Gay Mayfield
Steve & LaDonna Ritter
February 5, 2012
You and Emerson are in our prayers. You all were our dearest and best friends. We are here for you. Just a phone call away. Will touched our entire family in many wonderfully ways. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
Love
Steve,LaDonna, Marisca(Meercat), Corey & Tyler Ritter
Lynn Smith
February 5, 2012
Heather, I am so sorry. Keeping Emerson & you on my prayer list for Strength & Wisdom.
Lynn Smith
February 5, 2012
Heather, I am so very sorry. Keeping Emerson & you on my prayer list for Strength & Wisdom.
February 5, 2012
so sorry to hear of your loss.I know it must be hard just knowing you had a loss about 1 week ago,Tula Cothran.May God be magnified thru these 2 tragic deaths.Be still and know he is God.SELAH !Yvonne Lewis
February 4, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss!! I too lost my older son when he was only 16. It is so difficult to handle. God bless and you will be in my prayers!!! Bette Prickett Hodges
Karen Freeman
February 4, 2012
Debra tell Kaye I'm thinking of her and her family will be praying for you all Love you all Karen Freeman.
RONNIE BEASLEY, F-TROOP, '70
February 4, 2012
PLEASE KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Pep McPhillips
February 4, 2012
Tom and Sally. Our prayers are with you in this terrible time. God Bless you and the family. Pep McPhillips- "I" Company- '70
Lynne Massey
February 4, 2012
May God bless you and watch over the family through this sad time in your loss. What only bring us sadness makes us stronger inside and out.
Luellen & Mike Taylor
February 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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