In Remembrance of Kellon D. Cothern

Kellon D. Cothern, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Husband, father, grandfather and friend, he was born on June 10, 1925 in Jayess, Mississippi, and passed away on February 20, 2013, to be with the Lord. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 10:00 AM until religious services at 2:00 PM at Zoar Baptist Church in Central. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University, a Navy Veteran of World War II, and worked for US Rubber before becoming the owner of Cothern's AG and Cothern's Tire Store in Central. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.


He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vivian Cothern; three beloved sons and his daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Kelli Cothern, Kerry and Shae Cothern, Keith and Brenda Cothern; Grandchildren, Heather and Rob Musial, Chase and Amanda, Kalynn, Lauren, Cade, Dalton, Christopher, Hailey, and Gavin; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, James and Dorthy Porter, Onita Cothern, Yzelle Cothern and Billie Cothern.


Preceded in death by his parents, Loomus and Minnie Cothern; brothers, Talmadge, Duvaw and Dulith Cothern.


Pallbearers will be Cade, Chase, Christopher, Thomas and Joe Cothern and Doug Welborn.


Honorary pallbearers include, C.J. Watson's Sunday School Class and Gerald "Cooter" Sides.


He was a faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zoar Cemetery Fund or Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.


Special thanks to the St. Joseph Hospice and Carpenter House and also his special caregivers, Gladys Jones and Claudette Duncan. Seale Funeral Home in Central is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com