Larry Wayne Cottle, 59, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2015. Services for Larry will be at 2 pm Sunday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland, TX. Visitation will be from 5 – 7pm Saturday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Eastland City Cemetery.
Larry was born January 9, 1956 in Stamford, TX to Harold D. Cottle, Sr. and Wanda Faye Woolsey Cottle. He was a graduate of Gorman High School. For many years he worked as a machinist and worked for TU Electric in Graham. During off times he worked as an EMT with advanced skills. After moving back to Eastland County, Larry worked for Lazy 3 Animal Care and for the school.
Larry loved animals and restoring old cars and enjoyed drag racing. He was an avid scuba diver and loved the water. His favorite vacation destination was Cozumel. Larry was also a Life Time Member of the NRA.
He was preceded in death by his precious mother, Wanda, one brother: Harold Cottle, Jr. and his wife Vickie Sears.
Larry is survived by his father Harold Cottle, Sr. of Eastland, daughter: Heidee Lail and husband Sean of Boone, NC, 4 grandchildren: Nathan, Hannah, Ethan and Emma Lail. He is also survived by nephew, Doug Cottle and nieces, Heather Kartye and Kim Cottle-Burran.