Melvin Earl Cothren

Melvin Earl Cothren, 77, of Paragould, died Sunday,at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born June 8, 1934 in Paragould, Arkansas the son of the late George and Irene Harris Cothren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Willodean Lenderman Cothren, daughter, Gloria Cothren and brother, Joe Cothren. Melvin was retired from the Paragould Fire Department after 22 years, was a Wal-Mart door greeter for seven years and a member of Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters: Diane Ellis of Jonesboro, Gala Stone, Laura Stone; son and daughter-in-law: Jim and Janet Kidd; brother and sister-in-law: Frank and Eunice Cothren all of Paragould; grandchildren: Jerry Pentecost, Larissa Morgan, Shannon Kidd, Michael Bellah, Jennifer Maple, Brent Stone, Brodie Stone, Jason Greer, Clint Johnson; great grandchildren: Tiffany, Zachery, Sarah, Nykalis, Ceslee, Jordan, Candace, Willow, Alexa, Abigail, and Abbi. Visitation is 9:30 to 10:30 AM, Tuesday, at Heath Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 11:00 AM, Tuesday, for a graveside service. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.