James William Cottle

James William Cottle, 73, of Taylor, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Jim was born on October 10, 1949, in Danville, Illinois to Asa and Emma (Pichon) Cottle. He grew up with his three brothers, Michael (Linda), Daniel, and Larry (Becky), and his three sisters, Nancy (Vic), Lori (Mike), and Kimberly (Darrell). After earning a GED, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps on January 9, 1967, where he served on Active Duty until his honorable discharge on February 20, 1970, serving in California, New Jersey, Japan, and North Carolina. Post service, he worked in the trucking industry and was the best fenceman in Danville at Cottle Fence Company. On August 18, 2001, he married the love of his life Cindy Tillotson (Seitz), combining their families. The two of them set off to start a new life in Texas shortly after, where Jim worked for many road construction crews, with his most recent employment at HL Chapman as a fuel truck driver.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, step-daughter, Tisha, and grandson, Asa. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 21 years, Cindy and children, Jamie, Troy (Nicole), Rebecca (Tony), Carrie (Brian), Jessica (Kevin), Sarah (Ricki), Justin (Amanda), Angela, Cory (Michelle), Brandon (Rachel), Makenna, Jayleigh, Marianna, Tevyn; grandchildren, Brandon, Alexis, Trevor, Trenton, Aiden, Trystan, Madison, Tyler, Ethan, Isla, Estrella, Christopher, Michael, Ryne, Jody, Amanda, Kaleigh, Jenna, Ethan, Kami, Chasiti, Kendred, Taylen; great-grandchildren Holden, Mason, Mary Kate, Holdyn, A’aidden, Emberly, Stella, Joey, Verse, Dailyn, Stetson, Hazel, and two more expected.

Jim’s graveside ceremony will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday November 12, 2022 at Thorndale City Cemetery, 952 Detmold Rd, Thorndale, TX 76577, followed by a celebration of life at Holiday Inn Express, 180 Carlos G Parker Blvd NW, Taylor, TX, 76574.

The family would like to show special appreciation to everyone at HL Chapman, TX Oncology, Seton Hospital, Hospice Austin, and all friends and family. Please send floral arrangements to the family residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society.