Willie J. Cottrell
Willie James Cottrell, 88, died on January 23, 2011.
He was born May 8, 1922 to Jennings and Cassie Cottrell in Troy, Ala.
He was employed at U.S. Pipe for 35 years. He was a hard worker and a dedicated father and loving husband.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Pauline Cottrell; six daughters, Catherine Cottrell Myers, Chicago, Il.; Patricia Garth, Delores (Wilbert) Weaver, Shirley Carmichael, Carol (Thomas) Thompson, Phylis (Gerald) Jones, all of Chattanooga; two sons, Willie James Cottrell Jr. and Marvin Cottrell; 23 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends; special friend, John Gordon.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 28, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ternae Jordan officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon on Thursday, Jan. 27, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.