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Smithland May. 04, 1936 | Jul. 26, 2025
Smithland | May. 04, 1936 | Jul. 26, 2025

William Lynn Cothron, 89, of Ocala, FL formerly of Smithland, KY passed away at 12:03 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL.

 

Mr. Cothron retired from GM as a Auto Worker, he was of the Baptist faith and he was a member of UAW Union 909 in Warren, MI.

 

He is survived by three sons, Edward Lynn Cothron, Thomas Allen (Candace) Cothron, David Charles (Renee) Cothron; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Joann (Morgan) Cothron; parents, Warner Guy Cothron and Emma A. Campbell; three sisters, Emma Lou (Cothron) Calender, Mary Ellen (Cothron) Jones, Wilma Ruth (Cothron) Joiner; two brothers, James Dale Cothron, Warner Guy Cothron, Jr.

 

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Todd Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Cothron Cemetery in Smithland, KY.

 

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the funeral home.

 

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.

 

Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.


Hughes Funeral Home
2975 Old Husbands Road
Paducah, KY 42003-9604 
Email : sarah.hughes@hughesfuneral.com Phone : (270) 415-1885