James Ray Cotney Obituary
We bid farewell to James Ray Cotney (Wadley, Alabama), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 31, 2026 at the age of 75. James Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Ray may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ray Cotney, Sr. and Kathleen A. Cotney; and his brother Arnold Cotney. He is survived by: his wife Sherry Cotney; and his siblings, Janice McGill (Phillip), Mark Cotney and Lou Ann Tapley. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
