JR Cotter was born April 11, 1925 in Vidette, Ark. to Gertrude (Crotts) and Thurlo Cotter.

He served his country honorably during World War II with the 318th infantry 80th division.

After the war he married Barbara Ellen Spurlock in Belvidere, Ill. on Sept. 1, 1948.

Born to them were six daughters, Kathy (Charles Estes), Terry (Ray Wineland), Sheery (O’Dale Rains), Debbie (Mike Fore), Tammy (Mark Gardner), Denise (Kevin Browning).

JR enjoyed fishing, hunting, storytelling, jokes and baseball, especially the Saint Louis Cardinals.

JR is survived by his six daughters, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brothers Carl Cotter and Larry Cotter, sisters Fern Blake, Alice (Junior Spence), Glenda (James Stone), sisters-in-laws Monteen Cotter and Jeanne Cotter, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

JR was preceeded in death by his wife Barbara, brothers Marvin Cotter, Glen Cotter, Lee Cotter, Birl Cotter, Randle Cotter, and Chester Cotter, one son-in-law O’Dale Rains and one grandson Ray Gene Wineland.

Funeral services were at Doty Family Funeral Service Chapel in Salem, Ark. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. Visitation services were at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Doty Family Funeral Service Chapel.

Burial will follow the service at Pickren Hall Cemetery in Viola, Ark.

Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral Service of Salem, Ark.