Monette- Larry Macon Cothren, 82, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Larry was born February 8, 1939 in Paragould and made Monette his home for the last fifty-five years. He began his career with Safeway Stores, before working at Exxon, Blankenship Hardware, Monette Feed \u0026 Hardware, Farmer's Market and as a RCA for the United States Postal Service until he retired.

He was an avid sports fan and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He was also the biggest fan to all his girls' endeavors and even coached their softball teams. Larry was so proud of all his grandchildren and supported and attended all the activities and events when able. Larry was of the Methodist belief.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Macon and Hazel Gregory Cothren and a brother, Bob Cothren.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Franchal Hubble Cothren; three daughters, Darla Harrell (Glenn / Bear) of Monette, Kandy Rush of Jonesboro and Tracy Gathright (Billy) of Monette; grandchildren, Emily Harrell, Cody Harrell, Gavin Gathright, Rush Gathright and Kell Gathright; two brothers, Greg Cothren (Janette) of Mandeville, LA and Bill Cothren (Laurin) of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Lurabeth Cothren of Tracy, CA; an uncle, Dillman Cothren of Paragould and a host of family and friends.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 30, 2021 at Monette Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Everett Isom officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home.

Lasting memorials may be sent to Warrens Chapel United Methodist Church, 696 AR 168, Paragould, AR 72450 or charity of your choice.