Earl Allen Cottrell, SR.

Earl Allen Cottrell Sr., 65, of Wallins, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born December 11, 1960, in Harlan, KY. Earl was a retired contractor and believed in the Pentecostal faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Virginia Cottrell; his sister, Tave Cottrell Blanton; his brothers, Jerry, Curtis and Billy Don Cottrell.

Left mourn his passing is his children, Michelle Cottrell (Arlis Ross Bray), Leslie Saylor and husband Woody, Earl Cottrell Jr and wife Stephanie and Avetta Cottrell.  His grandchildren, Madison Saylor, Kaitlyn Saylor, Hallie Saylor, Andrew Saylor, Bentley Cottrell, Amberly Saylor, Jasmine Saylor, Alex Saylor, Jamal Gregory and Jamarion Gregory. His sisters, Rosetta Osborne and Ella Wren; his brother, David Cottrell and several nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law also survive.

Memorial services for Mr. Cottrell will be held at a later date.

On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Cottrell family during their time of bereavement.

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