Extracted from The Pensacola News Journal (Pensacola, FL)
Tuesday, May 18, 2004

JAMES WILLARD COTNEY
1930-2004

James Willard Cotney, 74, of Milton, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at his home.

Mr. Cotney was born in Taylor County, Georgia, and had resided in the Milton area for many years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Hickory Hammock Baptist Church.

Mr. Cotney was preceded in death by his wife Nora Lee Cotney.

He is survived by his four sons, James Cotney of Milton, Calvin Cotney of Milton, David Cotney of Milton and Carlton (Adana) Ward of Calloway, FL; Two daughters, Ada (Gary) Wales of Sneads, FL, Barbara Marsh of Calloway, FL; Two sisters, Myra (Taylor) Harris of Butler, GA., Audrey (Calvin) Ingram of Cordele, GA; One sister-in-law, Earline Reeves of Butler, GA; Sixteen Grandchildren; Sixteen Great-grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Cotney will be at 11:45 AM, Thursday, May 20, 2004, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Gallups officiating and Lewis Funeral Home directing.