Donald G. COTTRELL
Donald G. Cottrell, 81 of Elizabethtown returned to his heavenly father on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Don was born on November 14, 1939 in Bonnieville to Clellon and Geraldine (Key) Cottrell.
Don served his country in the US Army for seven years. He came home and soon found the love of his life, Jacque Thompson, and married her not too many months after on September 16, 1967. They quickly started their family and soon after, Don started his career with Modern Woodmen of America. He later followed God's calling to ministry and started pastoring churches in 1974 serving seven churches across Kentucky: Rowletts Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Corydon Missionary Baptist Church, Three Springs Baptist Church, Knoxes Creek Baptist Church, Oak Hill Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. While pastoring churches he attended Campbellsville College earning his degree in ministry and pastoral counseling.
After he retired from pastoring, he continued to serve in his home church at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
Don worked as a successful financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America for 30 years, also working with their fraternal organization that assists local community members and organizations.
One of his greatest joys was him working with his brother Jim Cottrell at Alpha Recording Studio for ten years in Elizabethtown, KY.
Don enjoyed singing Gospel music with his family his whole life and he sang with several gospel groups, the longest of which was with The Bowman Brothers.
Don was an avid UK basketball fan and Cincinnati Reds fan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Cottrell; brother-in-law Herbert "Tots" Logsdon; and son-in-law James Allen.
Because of COVID restrictions, the family decided to have a private family graveside service which was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, under the direction of the Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville with burial in Memory Park Cemetery in Bonnieville.
The family request that no flowers be sent at this time but will be welcomed at the celebration of life gathering.
The family will celebrate Don's life at a later date with family and friends to fellowship and enjoy gospel singing, which was an important part of Don's life.
Source: Sego Funeral Home
Names of survivors are intentionally omitted as per FindaGrave regs
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Published by The News-Enterprise from Jul. 30 to Aug. 7, 2021:
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown. There will be visitation with the family and an informal time of reflection starting at 2 p.m. EDT for about an hour followed by a memorial service and gospel singing by The Friends Quartet until 5 p.m. EDT.
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Glory Road The Bowman Brothers Quartet
The Bowman Brothers Quartet sang gospel music during the 70s, 80s, and 90s mostly around Hart County, KY. Group members include Harry Bowman, Jr., tenor, Roscoe Taylor, lead, Don Cottrell, baritone, Charles Bowman, bass, Melford Hodge, piano, Lonnie Devore, rhythm guitar, and James Devore, bass guitar. The audio was taken manually from a LP record album to an iPhone voice recorder and recently made into an iMovie by The Cottrell's daughter Amanda.:
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.c.schultz/videos/1873297209510413
Donald G. Cottrell, 81 of Elizabethtown returned to his heavenly father on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Don was born on November 14, 1939 in Bonnieville to Clellon and Geraldine (Key) Cottrell.
Don served his country in the US Army for seven years. He came home and soon found the love of his life, Jacque Thompson, and married her not too many months after on September 16, 1967. They quickly started their family and soon after, Don started his career with Modern Woodmen of America. He later followed God's calling to ministry and started pastoring churches in 1974 serving seven churches across Kentucky: Rowletts Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Corydon Missionary Baptist Church, Three Springs Baptist Church, Knoxes Creek Baptist Church, Oak Hill Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. While pastoring churches he attended Campbellsville College earning his degree in ministry and pastoral counseling.
After he retired from pastoring, he continued to serve in his home church at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
Don worked as a successful financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America for 30 years, also working with their fraternal organization that assists local community members and organizations.
One of his greatest joys was him working with his brother Jim Cottrell at Alpha Recording Studio for ten years in Elizabethtown, KY.
Don enjoyed singing Gospel music with his family his whole life and he sang with several gospel groups, the longest of which was with The Bowman Brothers.
Don was an avid UK basketball fan and Cincinnati Reds fan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Cottrell; brother-in-law Herbert "Tots" Logsdon; and son-in-law James Allen.
Because of COVID restrictions, the family decided to have a private family graveside service which was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, under the direction of the Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville with burial in Memory Park Cemetery in Bonnieville.
The family request that no flowers be sent at this time but will be welcomed at the celebration of life gathering.
The family will celebrate Don's life at a later date with family and friends to fellowship and enjoy gospel singing, which was an important part of Don's life.
Source: Sego Funeral Home
Names of survivors are intentionally omitted as per FindaGrave regs
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Published by The News-Enterprise from Jul. 30 to Aug. 7, 2021:
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown. There will be visitation with the family and an informal time of reflection starting at 2 p.m. EDT for about an hour followed by a memorial service and gospel singing by The Friends Quartet until 5 p.m. EDT.
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Glory Road The Bowman Brothers Quartet
The Bowman Brothers Quartet sang gospel music during the 70s, 80s, and 90s mostly around Hart County, KY. Group members include Harry Bowman, Jr., tenor, Roscoe Taylor, lead, Don Cottrell, baritone, Charles Bowman, bass, Melford Hodge, piano, Lonnie Devore, rhythm guitar, and James Devore, bass guitar. The audio was taken manually from a LP record album to an iPhone voice recorder and recently made into an iMovie by The Cottrell's daughter Amanda.:
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.c.schultz/videos/1873297209510413
Donald G. COTTRELL
Donald G. Cottrell, 81 of Elizabethtown returned to his heavenly father on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Don was born on November 14, 1939 in Bonnieville to Clellon and Geraldine (Key) Cottrell.
Don served his country in the US Army for seven years. He came home and soon found the love of his life, Jacque Thompson, and married her not too many months after on September 16, 1967. They quickly started their family and soon after, Don started his career with Modern Woodmen of America. He later followed God's calling to ministry and started pastoring churches in 1974 serving seven churches across Kentucky: Rowletts Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Corydon Missionary Baptist Church, Three Springs Baptist Church, Knoxes Creek Baptist Church, Oak Hill Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. While pastoring churches he attended Campbellsville College earning his degree in ministry and pastoral counseling.
After he retired from pastoring, he continued to serve in his home church at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
Don worked as a successful financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America for 30 years, also working with their fraternal organization that assists local community members and organizations.
One of his greatest joys was him working with his brother Jim Cottrell at Alpha Recording Studio for ten years in Elizabethtown, KY.
Don enjoyed singing Gospel music with his family his whole life and he sang with several gospel groups, the longest of which was with The Bowman Brothers.
Don was an avid UK basketball fan and Cincinnati Reds fan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Cottrell; brother-in-law Herbert "Tots" Logsdon; and son-in-law James Allen.
Because of COVID restrictions, the family decided to have a private family graveside service which was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, under the direction of the Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville with burial in Memory Park Cemetery in Bonnieville.
The family request that no flowers be sent at this time but will be welcomed at the celebration of life gathering.
The family will celebrate Don's life at a later date with family and friends to fellowship and enjoy gospel singing, which was an important part of Don's life.
Source: Sego Funeral Home
Names of survivors are intentionally omitted as per FindaGrave regs
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Published by The News-Enterprise from Jul. 30 to Aug. 7, 2021:
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown. There will be visitation with the family and an informal time of reflection starting at 2 p.m. EDT for about an hour followed by a memorial service and gospel singing by The Friends Quartet until 5 p.m. EDT.
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Glory Road The Bowman Brothers Quartet
The Bowman Brothers Quartet sang gospel music during the 70s, 80s, and 90s mostly around Hart County, KY. Group members include Harry Bowman, Jr., tenor, Roscoe Taylor, lead, Don Cottrell, baritone, Charles Bowman, bass, Melford Hodge, piano, Lonnie Devore, rhythm guitar, and James Devore, bass guitar. The audio was taken manually from a LP record album to an iPhone voice recorder and recently made into an iMovie by The Cottrell's daughter Amanda.:
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.c.schultz/videos/1873297209510413
Donald G. Cottrell, 81 of Elizabethtown returned to his heavenly father on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Don was born on November 14, 1939 in Bonnieville to Clellon and Geraldine (Key) Cottrell.
Don served his country in the US Army for seven years. He came home and soon found the love of his life, Jacque Thompson, and married her not too many months after on September 16, 1967. They quickly started their family and soon after, Don started his career with Modern Woodmen of America. He later followed God's calling to ministry and started pastoring churches in 1974 serving seven churches across Kentucky: Rowletts Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Corydon Missionary Baptist Church, Three Springs Baptist Church, Knoxes Creek Baptist Church, Oak Hill Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. While pastoring churches he attended Campbellsville College earning his degree in ministry and pastoral counseling.
After he retired from pastoring, he continued to serve in his home church at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
Don worked as a successful financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America for 30 years, also working with their fraternal organization that assists local community members and organizations.
One of his greatest joys was him working with his brother Jim Cottrell at Alpha Recording Studio for ten years in Elizabethtown, KY.
Don enjoyed singing Gospel music with his family his whole life and he sang with several gospel groups, the longest of which was with The Bowman Brothers.
Don was an avid UK basketball fan and Cincinnati Reds fan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Cottrell; brother-in-law Herbert "Tots" Logsdon; and son-in-law James Allen.
Because of COVID restrictions, the family decided to have a private family graveside service which was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, under the direction of the Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville with burial in Memory Park Cemetery in Bonnieville.
The family request that no flowers be sent at this time but will be welcomed at the celebration of life gathering.
The family will celebrate Don's life at a later date with family and friends to fellowship and enjoy gospel singing, which was an important part of Don's life.
Source: Sego Funeral Home
Names of survivors are intentionally omitted as per FindaGrave regs
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Published by The News-Enterprise from Jul. 30 to Aug. 7, 2021:
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown. There will be visitation with the family and an informal time of reflection starting at 2 p.m. EDT for about an hour followed by a memorial service and gospel singing by The Friends Quartet until 5 p.m. EDT.
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Glory Road The Bowman Brothers Quartet
The Bowman Brothers Quartet sang gospel music during the 70s, 80s, and 90s mostly around Hart County, KY. Group members include Harry Bowman, Jr., tenor, Roscoe Taylor, lead, Don Cottrell, baritone, Charles Bowman, bass, Melford Hodge, piano, Lonnie Devore, rhythm guitar, and James Devore, bass guitar. The audio was taken manually from a LP record album to an iPhone voice recorder and recently made into an iMovie by The Cottrell's daughter Amanda.:
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.c.schultz/videos/1873297209510413
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