Paul Richard Cottrell

Paul Richard Cottrell, 82, of Billings passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora. He was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Shell Knob, the son of George Robert and Florence (Schreiner) Cottrell.
He worked for Wells Aluminum in Monett, and was a member of the Monett Church of Christ.
On April 29, 1971, he married Mary Annette Jones, in Springfield.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Annette; one son, Craig Cottrell and his wife, Crystal, of Monett; one daughter, Taneil Adney and her husband, Jason, of Strafford; three grandchildren; two sisters, Roberta Raymond, of Marionville, and Retha Sue Willis, of Centerton, Ark.; and brother-in-law, Bill Thurston, of Monett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George, and Florence; twin daughters, Lana, and Dena Cottrell; one sister, Margaret Thurston; one brother, Lewis Cottrell; and two brothers-in-law, Dennis Raymond and Phillip Willis.
A private burial will be held at Rock Prairie Cemetery in Halltown. Arrangements are under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, in Marionville.
Online condolences may be shared at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeMo.com.