Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1920
DIED
2008
William Cothron Obituary
William Frank Cothron, Jr. 88, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Oct. 8, 2008 at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Cothron was born to William and Agnes Cothron in St. Augustine on Oct. 1, 1920.
He grew up in St. Augustine and graduated as a proud "Mullet" from Ketterlinus High School. He attended Dasher Bible College. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served his country for five years. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic and retired as a superintendent of air frame mechanics from Eastern Airlines after 32 years. During his career he also worked for Tan Airlines, Chalk's Flying Service, Antilles Airboats, Pan Am Airlines and numerous other airlines in "Corrosion Corner" at Miami International Airport.
Bill was a founding member of SABDA, the St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association and thoroughly enjoyed many years of ballroom dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Grace; sons, William (Sharon) of Alvord, Texas, Joseph (Chris), James and Larry (Paulette) all of St. Augustine; daughters, LaVerne (Ray) Smith; Seguin, Texas, Mary Mills, St. Augustine and Christina (George) Yatrousis, Key Largo and St. Augustine; 12 grandchildren, Kimberly, Austin, Tammy Hamilton, Christine Farrell, Christina Klotz, Matthew Smith, Tricia Smith, Nancy Jo Balais, Alexander Yatrousis, Andrea Yatrousis, Kevin Mills, Ashley Cathron and Austin Cothron; 17 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and brother James Cothron of Ft. Pierce, Fla.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife and the mother of his children, Nancy; one great-granddaughter, Hope Marie Cothron; and his sister, Alice Beachem.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday 5-8 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Cothron
2 Entries
Evelyn Delaney
October 20, 2008
Dear Grace, and Bill's family,
Please accept condolences on the passing away of Bill. Bill was a wonderful, dear friend. I knew Bill through SABDA, as I was a charter member, and we shared many years of fellowship, and ballroom dancing.
He will be missed by his family, and many friends.
God Bless.
Sincerely & lovingly,
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Sandy
October 10, 2008
My most sincere sympathy to the family of Bill and especially to you, Gracie. My prayers are with you at this time of grief. May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort. You have truly lost a wonderful, thoughtful and kind husband, father and grandfather. Be at peace and rejoice knowing Bill is with the Lord in heaven.
Love, Sandy
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in William Cothron's name
Memorial Events
for William Cothron
People and places connected with William
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William Cothron's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
