Carl W. Cottrell

Mr. Carl Wesley Cottrell, age 82, of Dover, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 20, 1943, the beloved son of Wesley and Pearl Cottrell.

Carl was a devoted family man whose greatest joy was sharing his love with those closest to him. Whether it was spending evenings watching his grandchildren play ball, sitting on the porch visiting with family, or being in the kitchen with Carolyn preparing a Sunday meal, these moments brought him immense happiness.

He was a graduate of Stewart County High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Moriah Grove Lodge No. 301. Carl was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of Taylor's Chapel United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed singing bass. Carl loved listening to gospel music and at one time, hosted a Sunday morning radio program.

Carl loved serving others and was active in volunteer work throughout the community he cherished. He delivered food for the Stewart County Backpack Program, picked up litter in his community, and participated in various ministries.

He worked for several years at Moss American Sawmill and later at TVA as a pipefitter for 25 years of dedication until his retirement. In his spare time, he was a carpenter and enjoyed working alongside his brothers on many projects.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Charles Cottrell; sisters, Carolyn Hughes Downs and Gladys Logan, son-in-law, Michael Earheart.

Carl is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Newberry Cottrell; children, Carla Parker (Jamie), Kim Earheart, and Melissa Cox (Jarrett); honorary daughter, Melissa Hamm Delano; grandchildren, Devin Earheart (Sabrina), Torey Young (Mark), Tabitha Jones (Josten), Dylan Earheart, Ryan Parker, Carson and Bryant Cox; great grandchildren, Grace and Seth Earheart, Blakeley, Kali, and Easton Young, Hudson and Siena Jones; siblings, Louise Spurgeon, Carter Cottrell (Connie), Eddie Cottrell (Jane), Anne Elliott (Barry), Margie Smith, and Wanda Taylor (Ronnie); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Anglin Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am and continue until the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Rev. Shani Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jason Taylor, Corey Taylor, Wesley Smith, Brian Spurgeon, Brad Spurgeon and Tommy Elliott. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Day, Mack Butts, Gene Knight, Robert Allen, Bennie Milton, Tony Downs and Eddie Ford.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Taylor's Chapel Cemetery Fund; Attn: Gina Link, 680 Taylor Chapel Rd, Dover, TN 37058 or Byron Spurgeon and Matthew Cottrell Scholarship, Attn: Margie Smith, 760 Cottrell Ridge Rd, Dover, TN 37058.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home of Dover, Tennessee. Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.anglinfuneralhome.com