Howard Cotner

Howard Cotner
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 52nd district
In office
1971–1997
Preceded byLarry Derryberry
Succeeded byDavid Braddock
Personal details
Born(1925-08-10)August 10, 1925
DiedAugust 8, 2011(2011-08-08) (aged 85)
PartyDemocratic
Children3
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma

Howard Cotner (August 10, 1925 – August 8, 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 52nd district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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.

In 1971, Cotner was elected to represent the 52nd district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, succeeding Larry Derryberry. He served until 1997, when he was succeeded by David Braddock.

Cotner died in August 2011 at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 85.