Ronald Lee "Drywall" Cotham
September 13, 1966 - January 5, 2021
Bartonville – Ron “Drywall” Cotham, 54, of Bartonville, formerly of Pekin and Washington, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department. He was born on September 13, 1966 in Elgin, a son of Truman Eugene and Evelyn Elizabeth (Painter) Cotham. Ron is survived by his three sons, Jeffrey (Stevie Rushford) Cotham, Anthony James Cotham, and Zachary Shane Cotham, all of Pekin; grandson, Jaxson Miles Cotham of Pekin; two sisters, Kimberly Ann Cotham of Pekin and Christine (Johnny Thai Edwards) Cotham-Edwards of Elgin; step-mom, “Grandma Sue” Ledford of East Peoria; girlfriend, Teresa Leal of Bartonville; ex-partner, Karen Kluck of Pekin; five nieces and nephews, Kyle, Rachel, Cody, Nick, and Alyssa Cotham; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He worked as a drywall installer and finisher for many years. Ron was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved to play cards, charcoal grill, raft, canoe, golf, and watch horse racing. Ron’s celebration of life gathering will be at a later date. His family is in charge of the arrangements. Schmidt-Haller Burial & Cremation Services in Peoria is handling the cremation arrangements.
Bartonville – Ron “Drywall” Cotham, 54, of Bartonville, formerly of Pekin and Washington, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department. He was born on September 13, 1966 in... View Obituary & Service Information