Plant City Observer

Obituary: Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron

Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron, 59, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015.

Mr. Cothron was a hardworking man and spent much of his career as an electrician in the sign business. He was a fan of FSU football and NASCAR, and loved his German Shepard, Smoky. “Cod Rod” will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melinda Cothron; sons, Jason Ray Cothron (Shannon) and CJ Lentz (Heather); daughters, Jennifer Cothron Welch (Bo) and Katherine Wilson (Jimmy); brothers, Hayward Cothron, Mike Cothron, Allen Cothron and Gary Cothron; and grandchildren, Kerrigan, forrest, Weston, Haidan, Kelisse, Kayden, Ivy, Autumn and Jessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Eleanor (Sheffield) Cothron; and sister, Gail Cothron.

A visitation was held Friday, Oct. 9, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center.

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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