"Alex, Rachel, and Cai, We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold on to the good memories you have of your dad. Love, Nana, Po, and Preston"
In loving memory of
Chester J. Cogdill
October 17, 1953 - May 12, 2016
Chester James Cogdill has passed away. Jim was born in Port Hueneme, California to James H. Cogdill and Mary Loucille Beckman Cogdill on October 17, 1953. He was the oldest and only son and had one sibling, Sherry Cogdill Steyaert. Jim lived most of his early life in Scholls and Portland, OR and then relocated to Knoxville, TN in 1998 and remained in Knoxville until the time of his death. Jim was an experienced musician with over 25 years on the harmonica and bass guitar. He was extremely talented and could literally pick up any instrument and within no time would be making incredible music. He was also a very talented song writer as well as a loving father, grandfather and brother. Jim is survived by his children, Alexander J. (Rachael) Cogdill of Knoxville, Cassandra L. (Lloyd) Winter of Clatskanie, OR, Kaitlyn Rasmussen and Andrew Cogdill-Cole; parents, James H. Cogdill and Margaret L. Cogdill of Knoxville; sister, Sherry Cogdill (Henry) Steyaert of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Macaijah J. Cogdill, Eric Alan-Simmonds of Knoxville, Dove S. Winter, Peregrine E. Winter, Atlas L. Winter, Orion R. Winter of Clatskanie, Alex Eastman, OR. The family will celebrate his life May 19, 2016 at God's House-107 Meadow View Road, at 6:00pm Knoxville, TN 37914. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Cogdill family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.
Tributes
"To my dear Jim, the love of my life. You were and are the best friend a girl could ever have. I will cherish every precious moment we have had over the years. Our Gracie and I will miss you very much. Rock the heaven's as only my rock star could! I will see you again my Lil man! All my love now and always!"
"Dear Jim: You'll always be my favorite Rock Star and My Little/Big Buddy. I Will Never Forget You and will Always Remember The Good Times We Had. May You Rest in Peace My Dear Friend. Gods Speed Jim. May You Have a Safe and Rockin' Journey Home and Have Fun Rocking With The Angels! I Love You Jimmy. I'll Miss You Forever and a Day ! Love Always, Cindy Lou"