Millard Thomas “Tom” Cottle Sr., 68, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday morning, June 2, 2012 at St. Joseph-Mt. Sterling Hospital. He was born October 7, 1943 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late Donald and Ida Cornwell Cottle.

Tom moved to Montgomery County twenty-eight years ago, he was a professional Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and UK Basketball. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his companion, Christy Brewer and her children, Kenneth and Alaina of Mt. Sterling; two sons, Tommy Cottle Jr. (Lisa) of Beech Creek, WV, Mitch Cottle of Mt. Sterling, KY.; two daughters, Donna Justice (Dave) of Delbarton, WV, Rena Lamb (Paul) of Cincinnati, OH.; one brother, James Cottle (Nancy) of Franklin, OH.; twelve grandchildren, David Lee Justice, Don Justice, LaDonna Justice all of Delbarton, WV, Tiffany Cottle, Bobby Cottle both of Beech Creek, WV, Josh Patterson of Red Jacket, WV, Crystal Lamb, Dillion Lamb, Dustin Lamb, Harley Lamb all of Cincinnati, OH, Thomas Cottle and Kaitlyn Cottle both of Mt. Sterling; one great grandson, Matthew David Justice of Delbarton, WV.; two special friends, Alene McFarland (children’s mother) of Chiefland, FL. and Larry Thompson of Mt. Sterling.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Cottle.

Funeral service were held Monday, June 4, 2012 at 12:00PM. Visitation will also be on Monday at the Queen Street Christian Fellowship. Burial was in Morgan County at the Cottle Cemetery. Pastor Scott Wilson officiated.

Pallbearers were Mike Oney, Dave Cook Sr., Earl Brewer, David Martin, David Allen Anderson and Brad Fruth.

Honorary Pallbearers were Dave Cook Jr., Larry Thompson, Gene Batton, Ricky Bailey, Lonnie Hannah, Mike Thomas, Lisa Newsome, Udella Blackburn.

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