Phillip Thomas Cothrum
1935-2018
Phillip Cothrum was born June 3, in Oklahoma City To William Thomas Cothrum and Emma Coleen Cothrum (maiden name Freeman). He attended Capital Hill High School and at the age of 17, joined the Navy and served 7 years in Japan as a hospital corpsman. He was a Korean War Veteran. Upon returning to Oklahoma he attended the University of Oklahoma and worked
at the post office downtown Oklahoma City, and married Roberta Mills from Mulhall. He transferred to FAA and for 30 years was Chief of the Aero Medical Review Department for airline pilots. Upon retirement, he was called back to FAA to develop a Drug and Alcohol Rehab program for airline pilots. This program is still in is use today. Phillip attended Henderson Hills Baptist Church. He enjoyed OU football and Quail Hunting. He was an avid participant in staying fit. He exercised two to three times a week and made many close friends at the gym. He really loved his wife, Roberta, his two sons, Tony Allen and Jon Eric, his daughter in law, Cindy Marie and his two grandchildren, Briawna Ellen and Zackary Allen Thomas Cothrum. He was dearly loved will be sorely missed.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Matthews Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018 at First Methodist Church of Mulhall with interment to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Mulhall, OK.
We had the pleasure of living across the street from Phil and Roberta on Timber Wolf Trail. Great neighbors and good friends. I will treasure the memories that I carry with me, including those front yard conversations.
Roberta & Tony I was so sorry to hear of Phil’s death. You all were so good to include me in your family celebrations. You have such a wonderful family to help you through this time. Sorry I will miss Phil’s service but I will be thinking of you all at 2 o’clock Monday. Love you all. Sherry Tangney