Billy Durwood Cotts
Jun 6, 1932 - Oct 23, 2019
Posted by Martha Reddout

Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)

Billy was born on June 6, 1932 to his parents Billy and Eva Cotts of Sweetwater, OK. He grew up on a cotton farm in Sweetwater. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air force during the Korean War for four years. He achieved four stripes and became a staff sergeant. He married his wife, Shirley Zamber in 1957. Billy worked for Grumman Aerospace Corporation in Long Island, New York. He was recognized and promoted throughout his career. In 1969 Grumman moved him to Point Mugu, California where he became an Electrical Aerospace Technician working on F-14 fighter jets. After retirement he wrote and published a book called Comedies and Tragedies, which was inspired by his early life living in rural Oklahoma. In his later years, he and his wife enjoyed road trips visiting their children and grandchildren. They recently celebrated their sixty-two-year anniversary. Billy and his beloved wife resided in their Ruskin, Florida home where they enjoyed the beautiful sunny Florida beaches together.

The Funeral Services will be held on November 4, 2019, 10:00 AM at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 914 North 5th Street, Sayre, OK. Officiated by Father Phillip.

Visitation
Sunday, November 03, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rose Chapel Funeral Service (Sayre)
906 N 4TH ST
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662

Prayer Service
Sunday, November 03, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rose Chapel Funeral Service (Sayre)
906 N 4TH ST
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 04, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Queen of All Saints Catholic Church
914 N 5th St,
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662

Graveside Service
Monday, November 04, 2019 11:30 AM
Mulberry Cemetery
Sweetwater, Oklahoma