The funeral service for Deacon Horace Cottle will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. William Laster officiating. Burial will follow at Staley Memorial Gardens. A Wake Service will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 at West’s Mortuary for 5:00 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Deacon Horace Cottle was born in Ellaville, GA on Dec. 26, 1945 to the late Merol Merritt Cottle and the late John Myrick. Horace was the owner of Cottle Contracting before becoming ill and passing. Other businesses owned and operated by him include, Cottle Trucking Company, which he owned for many years. He was co-owner of Cottle's Resturant and Cottle's Jewelry and Variety Store in downtown Americus, GA. Horace was an ordained Deacon at Ebenerzer Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia. He received his education in Schley County, Georgia. He was a graduate of Schley County High School.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Keyarri N. Ruch, One brother Mr. Melvin Cottle, and one sister Mrs Doris Cottle King. Horace departed this life on Nov. 10, 2018 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA.
His memories will be affectionately remembered by his two daughters: Mrs. JaMeia Cottle Ruch (Rahsaan) of Yokosuka, Japan and Ms. Tanaisha L. Clark of Americus, GA; two brothers: Mr. Ollie R. Cottle of Brooklyn, N.Y and Mr. Kenneth Myrick of Americus, GA. Four grandchildren, A'Shariya S. Ruch, Rahsaan D. Ruch, Jr. of Yokosuka, Japan, Deona N. Clark, and Cedric D. Clark Jr of Americus, GA; devoted friends: William and Joann Allen Johnson(devoted care givers), Walter & Dorothy Bridges, Rev. William Laster, Mr. Rufus G. Thomas, and Mr. Frazier Luckerson. A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive and will cherish his memory.
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