Mr. Charles Ray Cothern, 86, passed from this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his residence in Jayess. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Walthall County to Luther and Mamie Alexander Cothern.  Mr. Charles Ray was a Master Mason in Lodge No. 383.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Lola Wroten Cothern; five brothers, Herman Cothern and wife, Geneva, Hewitt Cothern and wife, Elon, Howard Cothern and wife, Elois, Doyle Cothern and Elton Cothern and wife, Audrey; one step-son, Sonny Leake and two step-daughters, Judy Moore and Johnnie Ann Brister.

Survivors include two step-sons, Dwain Leake and wife, Kay and Dudley Leake, both of Jayess; one step-daughter-in-law, Janie Leake; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Cothern Cemetery in Jayess, MS. Bro. Mike Alexander will officiate the services with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

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