1943
James
2021
James Lee Cotner
April 7, 1943 — August 3, 2021
James Lee Cotner was born April 7, 1943 in the Stantonville, Tn. The son of the late Theodore (Ted) Cotner and Sarah Flatt Cotner. He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Moore Cotner on January 25, 1963.
Mr. Cotner enjoyed fixing things and working with his hands. He never met a stranger and was never short on jokes. He had a huge affection for all animals. He was proud of his family and loved them all.
He departed this life on August 3, 2021 in Corinth, MS at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 27 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Jamie Cotner of Lawrenceburg, TN, Davy Cotner of Mineola, TX, Jeff Cotner and wife Jovina of Bethel Springs, TN; a brother, Johnny Cotner and wife Rose of Adamsville, TN; a sister Ruby Cotner of Adamsville, TN; nine grandchildren: Joey Holloway, Whitney Bedford and husband Greg, Colby Cotner and wife Mallory, Christie Wallis and husband Dillon, John David Coats and wife Brittney, Wesley Cotner and wife Shelby, Mollie McClain and husband Harley; Hunter Barnes, Chloe Cotner, 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cotner was preceded in death by his wife Betty, a sister, Artie Jane Smith, and a brother, George Cotner.
A Graveside Service will be held on August 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Mr. Cotner enjoyed fixing things and working with his hands. He never met a stranger and was never short on jokes. He had a huge affection for all animals. He was proud of his family and loved them all.
He departed this life on August 3, 2021 in Corinth, MS at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 27 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Jamie Cotner of Lawrenceburg, TN, Davy Cotner of Mineola, TX, Jeff Cotner and wife Jovina of Bethel Springs, TN; a brother, Johnny Cotner and wife Rose of Adamsville, TN; a sister Ruby Cotner of Adamsville, TN; nine grandchildren: Joey Holloway, Whitney Bedford and husband Greg, Colby Cotner and wife Mallory, Christie Wallis and husband Dillon, John David Coats and wife Brittney, Wesley Cotner and wife Shelby, Mollie McClain and husband Harley; Hunter Barnes, Chloe Cotner, 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cotner was preceded in death by his wife Betty, a sister, Artie Jane Smith, and a brother, George Cotner.
A Graveside Service will be held on August 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, August 20, 2021
6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shackelford Funeral Directors
Graveside Services
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery
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