Charles Floyd Cothran

Charlie graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston where he excelled in basketball. He attended Texas A&M | University in Kingsville, TX on a basketball scholarship and graduated in 1964 with a degree in education. He received his Master of Education in 1978 from Sam Houston State University. He began his teaching and coaching career at Waltrip High School in 1964. He moved to Reagan High School in 1965 as a teacher and coach where he remained until 1971 where he went to Alief Independent School District where he remained until his retirement in 2004. While at Alief, he served as a teacher, coach, and various administrative positions. He also served as a member of the Alief ISD School Board for several years.

He was a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.

He expanded in his life-long love of golf after moving to Alief & marrying Joann Adams. He was a lifetime member of Stephen F. Austin Golf Course until it closed at which time, he joined Weston Lakes Country Club.

He is survived by daughters: Kathy Lewey & husband Robert, Sherrell Cothran & Kim Closson & husband Dave. Grandchildren: Price Almon, Laura Lewey, Lacey Lewey, David Lewey & Mina Closson. He is also survived by lifelong friend, Maureen Almon, and host of others.

Preceded in death by his wife Joann, and his parents W.F Cothran & Jettie Pearl Cothran.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Essentials Hospice, 405 N. Texas Ave., Ste. A, Webster, TX 77598.

Services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77077. A visitation will be on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. followed by a Graveside Service.