MOUNT PLEASANT – John C. Cozort, Jr., 60, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on June 27, 1960, the son of John and Esther (nee Trexler) Cozort, Sr.

John served his nation with the US Army.  After serving in the Army he worked as a civilian for Great Lakes Naval Base, retiring in March, 2020.

John was an avid cook and enjoyed being outdoors; especially hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his children, Jason Cozort and Jami Cozort; his grandchildren, Jase, Jenna, Brooklyn, Braden and Seth; his mother, Esther Denton of Arizona and his brother, Dennis Cozort of Cobden, IL.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Cozort, Sr. and his sister Deborah Cozort.

A private service was held by his family.