In Remembrance Of
Greg Cotter
Gregory Lee Cotter, 66, of Smithville, MO passed away July 18, 2021.
He was born on December 25, 1954, to Donald Raymond and Margaret Cecilia (Schmitt) Cotter in Smithville, MO where he grew up and in 1973, he graduated from Smithville High School.
On September 4, 1982, he was united in marriage to Tammy Louise Greason. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home.
Greg was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Smithville and the Gold Wing Riders Association. He was currently working for AT&T as a cell site technician. Greg liked muscle cars and took pride in his 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and taking his week-long vacation rides, traveling all over the country. Most of all, Greg loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandchildren.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents Don and Margaret Cotter.
He is survived by his wife Tammy Cotter; sons Brandon Cotter and wife Kelly and Kevin Cotter and wife Kelsey; grandsons Zachary, Grayson, and Jaxon; expecting granddaughter due in November; brother Steve Cotter and wife Ginger; numerous other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 23rd at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithville.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithville
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Donations may be made to Semper Fi & America’s Fund or the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Building Fund.
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18 comments
Joan Pence
So sorry to learn of Greg’s passing. I will always remember the time he worked for Willard,
so much fun. Greg spoke so eloquently about Willard at his service. God’s Blessings on
all of the family. My love to Steve and Ginger also.
Bob & Ashley Lackland
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping the Cotter family in our prayers.
Joan Pence
Heartfelt sympathy to the family. Greg worked for my
husband for several years what a fun time. God’s Blessings
on you, including Steve and Ginger.
Janice Groom
Knew Greg when he was a young man. He was such a nice person.
William Huehl
I will never forget and always value Greg’s friendship and his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and his family the strength to bear this great pain. My deepest condolences.
Jonathan, Christina, and Rhyan Nelson
I will never forget Mr. Cotter’s joyful smile, loving heart, and caring soul. A man that will always be remembered for helping those around him and bringing joy to any occasion. I have so many fond memories with the Cotter family and many of them involve Mr. Cotter and how he could brighten up any room. An amazing many that will always be remembered as such, who I/we feel blessed to have met.
Penny Chiles
The Cotter boys and the Chiles kids spent many an hour in each other’s yards. Steve could con my Mom out of carrots with those brown eyes. I remember Gregg going through about a year of leg braces around age 11. Patton and Greg had a few clashes which ended in my Mom yelling out the door, “Chiles kids come in! Cotter kids go home!”
Such a great time to grow up and what great neighbors the Cottors were. My condolances to you all.
Penny Chiles
Rochard & Shirley (Pope) Maxwell
Have some great memories with the neighborhood kids.
Judy Asher
Sending condolence to the family
Carolyn Major
My deepest sympathy to the Cotter family.
Ruth Ann and Scott Huhs
We’re so sorry to hear of Greg’s death. He was always a very nice man and a good friend. May God bless you and your family. Love you as always.
Debi Crawford
Tammy and family….
So sorry to hear about Greg. Sending love and prayers.
Cliff & Donna Timmons
Rest well, Poo Bear.
You’re a good man and will certainly be missed
Paul Porter
So sorry to hear. We grew up together and I worked with Steve at the Big V. My condolences to the family.
Patty (Hoke) Head
I was a classmate of Greg’s. Prayers to all of you
Bill and Valerie Becker
So sorry for your loss. I was pretty good friends with Greg back in High School. God bless
Paula Chiles
Greg was such a great guy, and he will be truly missed. I am so sorry for his loss. I grew up with Greg and Steve, and spent a great deal of time at the Cotter house. We spent a lot of time going back and forth to each other’s houses and yards. My condolences and love goes out to the entire Cotter family. God be with you all. Especially my dear friend Steve.
Cindy Carter
This is unbelievable. I always see posts of him out on his bikes and him with the grandkids. He was such a great guy and will be greatly missed! Ride High Greg on the Wings of your dreams. My condolences to your family.