Sean Derrick Cothrine

Sean graduated from Brentwood High School in 1986 and continued his education on a football scholarship at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He also attended the University of Missouri, St. Louis and Vatterott College where he obtained his degree in Systems Engineering. After working several years in the field of Information Technology, he reached his dream of becoming an entrepreneur, establishing Cothrine Network Industries where he designed and installed system technologies for other businesses. Sean put his heart and soul into his business and as a result, it soared. He was a member of the Center for the Acceleration of African American 8usinesses which supports the growth and development of African American owned business in the St. Louis metropolitan region. Sean started a book reflecting on his journey in life and his relationship with the Lord called "Repent, Accept, Submit Unto the Holy Spirit." Upon leaming of his illness, Sean became very proactive in researching and educating others about Renal Medullary Carcinoma. Sean was a loving family man who departed life on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, with his supportive family and friends surrounding him in his final days. His legacy.... Sean was the proud father of three beautiful girls, Ashley, Sarah and Desiree. From the time he became a Dad he knew the true meaning of love. He was also blessed to have three loving grandchildren, Jeremiah, Sarai and Josiah. He also leaves behind, a loving and caring mother, Betty Littles and a generous stepfather, Orthel "Dinky" Littles. An adoring younger sister, Bethany Cothrine-Dockett (Keith); two devoted brothers, Tenell Cothrine and Titus Cothrine, Jr. (Valerie) and a sister, Shreela Cothrine. Nis very special cousin, David Baker (Katena); six aunts, Harriett Washington of Baton Rouge, LA, Rosalyn Livingston (Jonathon), Martha "Marty" Belton (John), Naomi Johnson, Ida Cothrine and Rev. Claudine Murphy (Alex); three uncles, James L. Cothrine, John Cothrine (Burnett) and Samuel Cothrine; three special nephews, LeAndre' Cothrine, Keith Joshua and Isaiah Dockett; a close friend, Kit "Kitty" Oden; three stepbrothers and a host of other relatives and friends. His final thoughts .... The Holy Bible is "QUINTESSENTIAL" The pure and concentrated essence of substance, The substance is ME. The Holy Bible is the pure and concentrated essence of me. Written By: Sean D. Cothrine .