John Cohagen

Obituary of John Rogers Cohagen

John Rogers Cohagen, Sr., 67, of Overton passed away in his sleep on Friday, February 19 after a lengthy illness. John was born in Overton and grew up in the same house he and his wife, Sharon, shared for the last 20 years of his life. He also leaves behind three children – John, Jr., Josh and Jeni – and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lillian and Arnold Cohagen, and his brother, Jimmy.
 John was a graduate of Overton High School and Texas A&M University. Though he did many things to provide for his family, he was most well known as a teacher and carpenter.
 A visitation is scheduled Wednesday, February 24 from 6-8 pm at the Cohagen family home in Overton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to the Dyslexia Program at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Arrangements are under direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com
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Wednesday
24
February

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Cohagen Residence
315 East Madison St.
Overton, Texas, United States
903-738-8340
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