Kenneth David Cottle, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Electra, Texas, on January 3, 1938, he was the son of Eugene Cottle and Helen Christy Cottle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Helen Cottle; and sister, Beverly Walker.

He is survived by his niece, Phyllis Summers and husband Charles, and Cathy Pschirhart and husband Henry, all of Burkeville; and nephew, Sammy Parish of Orange.