McCotter was a former chair of Meredith’s Board of Trustees. In addition to his service to Meredith, he was a member of several committees for the Southern Baptist Convention, was a mason, Shriner and director of development for Campbell University. He was a business entrepreneur, philanthropist, raised funds for Democratic Party and served on the Presidential Committee for William J. Clinton.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 16, from 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home in Lillington, N.C. A private memorial service will be held for the family at a later time.

Date Submitted: 2010-02-16