Mr. Perrin Skip Cothran III
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Mr. Perrin Skip Cothran III

  • January 19, 1950 - January 11, 2012
  • Huntsville, Alabama
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Thank you for your support during this difficult time. It means a lot to me and my family that my dad meant so much to so many people. He truly made an impact on a lot of lives and will live forever in our hearts. ~Kelly Cothran~

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“My sympathy to your family. I know you are in heaven making everyone laugh, being so kind to all. A wonderful christian - father - son. - cousin. ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Mary Lynch - Cousin

“God's peace and grace for you and Skip's family as you mourn his loss. ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Denise Chaney and Caroline Troutman - AL

“We are praying for your family and so sorry for your loss. Skip will be missed. ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Jack &Marian Dorman - Red Level, AL

“My dear nieces, Kelly and Sarah and my dear nephew, John. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all as you walk through this time of sadness. I...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: Suanne Lewellyn - CO

“My deepest sympathy to Skip's family. ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Bill Brown - Winter Park, FL

“I "hanged out" with SKIP since 2005 and I never got to meet him in person but I felt like I really knew him. Our back and forth over PM, email and...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Braulio Adorno-Rivera (BA) - SC

“I am so very sorry for your loss. Skip was truly one of a kind; a loyal friend, a compassionate man who cared deeply. His sense of humor was so...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Michele LoManto - NJ

“our thoughts and prayers go out to skips family, so sorry for your loss, met skip a couple of times when he was up to illinois and wisconsin for a...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: rick and vickie bailey - beloit, WI

“Skip you will be dearly missed throughout the Kappa community, and by us personally. You are one of a kind! Our deepest condolences to your...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Jimmy and Kim Neely - Brandon, MS

“My condolences to Skip's family. I know that you will deeply miss him but the God of all mercy and grace will sustain you through this and give you...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: Rev. Ernest F. Brodie, Sr - NJ

“I really wish I could've met him, we msg. on the Sky forum. From My impression he was a hell of a fighter. My condolences to the family ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Ken Adams (kwayne) - NJ - friend

“Thank you for the birthday messages! You were nothing but brightness in so many peoples lives. ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Nicholas Thom - Oak View, CA

“Our friend Skip will be missed by many. ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Gary Hawkins - Fairhope, AL

“Always a positive note in the fabric, RIP Heaven is a bit better now. ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Leland S Lehman - Los Alamos, NM

“My condolences to Skip's family. He was truly one of the best of us Kappa folks. Rest in peace my friend. ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Chris Brinkley - WV

“I will always remember Skip for his wit and "redneck" humor... :) I will truely miss his presence on the Sky forum.. he was one of the first to...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Tammy Kennedy Davies

“Our deepest sympathy to your family. Skip will be missed in the Kappa Community. ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Shirley Martin Grammie 4 VT - VA

“So sorry for you loss. Thinking about you and praying for you. Love you. ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Sharon Beaird - Murfreesboro, TN

“Just wanted to send my condolences to the family. I am simply another SKY enthusiast sending my warmest thoughts your way. ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: MsGofstr - Houston, TX

“Skip was a great man and I was lucky to have met him. He kept the members of skyroadster.com on their toes! My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelly...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Diana Craigmile - ihawk95 - Sky/Solstice Forum - OH

“Skip, My deepest sympathy to all of your loved ones. you're in the hands of your maker now. Rest in peace. Having my wife under the wonderful...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Daniel Bazley - Columbus, IN

“I only got to meet Skip in person once, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. His witty observations on the Sky Roadster forum often perked me up after a...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Lori Breyette - Lewisberry, PA

“I will never forget your smile and how wonderful a friend you were. You are and will be missed dearly! We love you very much. Bill & Aubrey (SkyBaby)...Read More » ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Aubrey 'SkyBaby' Hahne - FL

“My wonderful Skipadoodle, we had many a late night chats over the years that we have know eachother, brought together by a love of a car and became...Read More » ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: ChiliSky - Marietta , SC


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Perrin C. "Skip" Cothran, III
January 19, 1950 – January 11, 2012

Perrin C. Cothran, III, 61, of Huntsville passed away Wednesday at his residence. Skip was raised in Indiana by the late P.C. Cothran, II and the late Betty Cothran. He graduated from Butler High School, attended Panama Canal Zone and graduated from Calhoun Community College. Skip served in the U.S. Army and worked for many years as the senior copier technician at Southeastern Business Machines. He was a Sky Roadster enthusiast, loving father, loyal friend and dedicated Alabama football fan.

Skip is survived by his three children, Kelly, John and Sarah Cothran; sister, Theresa Johnson and her husband, Patrick; three nieces and many cousins.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00pm at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.