Stephen Doyle Cottrell
Stephen Doyle Cottrell of Clinton passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He was born June 14, 1951, in Oak Ridge to Woodrow D. Cottrell and Lenora M. Matheson Cottrell.
He retired from TVA after 35 years of service as a wildlife biologist.
Steve loved hunting and fishing, was a porch picker and was an avid outdoorsman.
He enjoyed playing the fiddle and other musical instruments, and he performed at Old Timers Day at Cades Cove, the Dogwood Arts Festival, the WDVX Blue Plate Special and the local Cas Walker Show.
He is survived by his son, Ryan Cottrell; brother, Gary Cottrell and wife Theresa; nephew, Joshua Cottrell; and nieces, Emily Cottrell, Kaitlyn Cottrell and Mary Grace Cottrell.
A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 24, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with services to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA, a cause Steve avidly supported.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proudly serving the Cottrell family.
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