Howard Cotner
American politician (1925–2011)
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Howard Cotner (August 10, 1925 – August 8, 2011) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 52nd district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4]
Preceded byLarry Derryberry
Succeeded byDavid Braddock
BornAugust 10, 1925
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2011 (aged 85)
Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Howard Cotner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office 1971–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Derryberry |
| Succeeded by | David Braddock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1925 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 2011 (aged 85) Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic[1] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
Life and career
Cotner was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Wilma Clare Bodenhamer and Hugh Henry Cotner. He attended the University of Oklahoma.[2]
In 1971, Cotner was elected to represent the 52nd district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, succeeding Larry Derryberry.[5] He served until 1997, when he was succeeded by David Braddock.[6]
Cotner died in August 2011 at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 85.[2][7]
