'I was such a mess. You always were kind, and def kept me laughing! Miss you and TR. Think about you a lot. I pray you're chillin with Jesus. Love u T-Tom.'

'While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. 
John Taylor'

'Tom was a sweet and funny guy in High School. Joking around and would get us in trouble in class for talking!! He will be missed by all his classmates from Odessa High School -1980.'

'I feel honored to have been just one of your friends amongst many. When I began finding all our classmates, you were one that I often though about. Until we meet again up and beyond. Your friend, Teri

'My thoughts and prayers are with you Liesa.'

'We all loved u & r already missing u more than any one could ever imagine ndff'

'All our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire Cottingham family. Please know how truely missed Tom will be. He was a great person & a true friend to many, many people and was much too young to be taken away from us.'

'I will greatly miss you buddy. 
I will also miss your great jokes no matter how bad of day i had they would always pick me up.'

'In remembrance of Tom, my families prayers are with his family.'

'Our prayers go out to Toms family. May God give you comfort. 
Jack and Vicki Smith Class of 78 & 80'

'Tom & I walked home from grade school every day together chasing what ever critter happened to jump up. He could do a back flip flat footed in high school. I'll never forget you buddy.'

'Tom was a very nice co-worker who will be truly missed by all who knew him.'

'Kelly and all the Cottingham Family; 
Tom, will truly leave a hugh hole in many of or hearts. I remember his Spirit of get it done at all cost. something to be proud of in High School. This has been a tuff month for Odessa High Class of 1980. But as always we will Stand proud and Tall. Remembering our classmates. Our prayer is that you are able to understand and find God's peace at this time. May God the most High Bless you all and Know that you are truly loved here in Odessa.'

'Lisa, I am sorry for Tom's early passing. I am always here for you. You know I understand all the struggles. As much as we want to believe they belong to us...they never do. Our love and time together is just borrowed. We must always make the very best of our Life and our Time. Let us hope Lisa and Tom will guide, direct and protect us always.

'Tom, you were taken from us way too soon! We will never forget your "larger than life" personality, incredible smile, and amazing ability to tell a story and bring everyone within earshot to their knees in laughter. You will truly be missed by everyone that was fortunate to have met you!! We love you, and thanks for the laughs.'

'this is hard for me to do 
but i want to say thank u bottom of my heart that i dont tell lots of people 
u like a brother to me and we share lots of stuff that was good 
now its be hard for me to visit that lowes in oconner my wife and me will miss u very much take big guy and dont drive jesus nuts hahaa 
love don'

'We miss your smile and laugh. Fortunate to have known you, sad that you are gone. We love you,

'You are in our thoughts and prayers... We love you!'

'hey tom 
we miss u so much 
and the laugh and the big smile 
i going to miss 
don is sad that he lost a good friend 
he will remember the big heart that u had while working at lowes in oconner 
now he work at lowes in schertz so watch over him 
our prays with the family and thank u for share the kindness and friendship 
his smile al way stay in our heart'

'I didnt know Tom as well as most but to me he was fun funny caring person.A gentle giant you might say,My only regret was not getting to know him better.My best wishes to Colt & casey & all his family may he rest in peace.Good bye my friend, Martin'

'sure am gonna miss you T-Tom 
Love Always Gary & Ethel'

'We will deeply miss our neat,funny, loving friend. Tom was one of a kind. His piercing eyes would light up, twinkle and dance when he was telling a story or pulling a prank. We have been talking about the wonderful dinners together at Pompei's - the times spent at Tom & Liesa's home telling jokes, swapping stories. The fun we had together! Tom was, and always will be, special to us. Liesa, you were a wonderful wife and friend to him; he was blessed to have you in his life. We love you, we support you. Please remember how much you are loved and remembered in our prayers. 
Darrell and AJ'

'Tom was a true friend, one that would go above and beyond, one that I knew to be one of my guardian angels. I will fondly remember and cherish all of the good times. I will see you again some day, my friend.'

OBITUARY

Tom Cottingham

April 12, 1962 – December 22, 2009

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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