SMSgt George Cothron Jr. U.S. Air Force, Retired George B. Cothron Jr. 1928-2009 George, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Nathan Adelson Hospice, after battling COPD. He was born Dec. 7, 1928, in West Palm Beach, Fla. George was married to Jean for 52 years until her passing in June 2004, they met in England while he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in 1951. George served 26 years in the Air Force before his retirement in 1973. He and Jean moved to Las Vegas in 1978. George is survived by his daughters, Janet Dubrasky of Valencia, Calif., Gail Wilson and Cindy Cothron, both of Las Vegas, and Diane Knoefler of Riverside, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five nieces; and three nephews. His son, Michael; and daughter, Catherine preceded him in death. The family wishes to thank our sister, Gail for taking care of dad these past few months, she was the best caregiver and also took care of our mom and brother prior to their passing. He was dearly loved and will be missed very much. Mass and burial will be private. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers donations to Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas.