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Thomas Jefferson "TJ" Cothren Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Cothren, 77, of Hayesville died Saturday (December 1, 2007) in an Asheville hospital. A native and lifetime resident of Clay County, he was the son of the late Pede and Bessie Mull Cothren. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. In his later years, he enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques. T.J. lived life his own way. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn McCray Cothren; three daughters, Caroline Mitchell of Boonsboro, MD, Linda Burkart of Sheboygan, WI, and Sandra Almond of Murphy; and a grandson, Joseph Almond. Funeral services were at 11:00 AM Thursday (Dec. 6) in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Revs. Charlie Shelton and Steve Cothren officiating. Interment in Oak View Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bob Long, Steve and David Cothren, Larry Stroud, Dwight Moss, and James Shelton. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at "Obituaries" at www. iviefuneralhome.com
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