William G. Cottrell, Jr. (Billy, Soup), unexpectedly on December 15, 2020. Son of the late William G., Sr. and the late Rose Craig Cottrell. Beloved husband of Maudleen (Fowler) Cottrell, adored father of William G. Cottrell, III, Brandi Cottrell, Bricen Cottrell and Brentin (Ramenta) Cottrell. Beloved Papa to grandsons, Joel Williams, Jr. and Christopher Cottrell, beloved brother of Gary Cottrell, Teresa Cottrell, Karen Cottrell Smith (Marcellus), Rozanne Cottrell and Barbara Cottrell. Nephew to Mary Cottrell Parchman, San Antonio, TX and Lenore Walker (the late Ervin), beloved son-in-law to Mrs. Odessa Fowler (the late Lawrence). He was a devoted brother- in-law and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers at Calgon Carbon where he worked for nearly 30 years.
Visitation Monday, December 28, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Coston Funeral Home, 427 Lincoln Ave, 15206 (East Liberty). Masks and social distancing required. Private family graveside services Tuesday, December 29, 2020 and internment at Homewood Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial will be held at a later date.