Frederick Daniel Cothran
November 10, 1917 ~ August 1, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
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Frederick Daniel Cothran, 99, of Candler, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at his home.
A Buncombe Co. native, Frederick was a son of the late George Weston and Ada Zenora Revis Cothran. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Flora Oliver Cothran; son, Fred D. Cothran, Jr.; daughter, Dr. Anne Elizabeth Hartung; and seven siblings.
Mr. Cothran was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Later in life, he retired from the National Weather Service before then serving as a deputy for the Buncombe Co. Sheriff's Department under Tom Morrissey. Mr. Cothran was also a Free & Accepted Mason.
Mr. Cothran is survived by his daughter, Susan Cothran of Smyrna, GA; brother, Dempsey Cothran; four grandchildren, Chloe P. Mills, Alek O'Shields, Mariah O'Shields, and Kristie Roswech; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Cothran will held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Interment will follow at Avery's Creek Christian Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Even though it took many years to find us, It seemed as if we were always a part of each others’ lives and you accepted us with open arms. You will be sorely missed by us all. Until we see each other again beyond this life, Rest In Peace, Uncle. The California Cothran Family
Although I had the pleasure of meeting Fred only a few times through his brother, Jack Dempsey, I found him to te kind man with a ready smile. I know that he had local friends who cared very much for him and were always willing to help. Rest in peace, Fred.
Sending condolences to the family. I had the pleasure working with Mr. Cothran at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Morrissey. He was a wonderful man to work with, he always had a smile.
Think about you during this time of sorrow.
Bill and martha Revis.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Cothran was our next door neighbor on Mitchell Ave. We moved in 1973 but him and my dad remained good friends. Dad passed away in 1993, so I’m sure they are now swapping stories and making up for lost time. Tim Constance