Mr. Darryel F, Cothren, age 84, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Mr. Cothren was born September 12, 1937. He began his career in 1959 with the City of Huntsville as a Firefighter, and retired in 1993 as Chief. He love playing golf, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Cothren was a member of Lincoln Church of Christ.
Mr. Cothren is survived by his wife of 65 years Virginia Ann Cothren. Children Penny McGlathery and her husband Charles and Tina Cothren. As well as 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Cothren will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Rd Ne, Huntsville, Alabama 35811. The Celebration of Life Service with Firefighter Honors will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Lincoln Church of Christ, 1307 Meridian St, Huntsville, AL 35801. He will be Laid to Rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Alabama. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Cothren family.
