A Time to Be Born
Alphonso McKinley Cottman was born on February 10, 1951 to the late Rev. Virgil and Estella Bivens-Cottman. He was fondly given the nickname “Bunky” which he was known by throughout his life.
A Time to Grow
“Bunky” was educated in the Somerset County Public School System until being drafted into the U.S. Army. He met and married the late Eva Mae Russell. One of his greatest assets was his love for children and their love for him.
A Time to Die
“Bunky” departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
A Time to Cherish
He leaves to mourn his passing one brother, Elton Cottman, Sr. of Princess Anne, Maryland; two aunts, Minister Pauline Roper of Salisbury, Maryland and Nell Cottman of Jacksonville, North Carolina; one nephew, Elton Cottman, Jr. (Tina); and one niece, Aunshae Cottman both of Princess Anne, Maryland; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Graveside Service will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 28,2016 at Saint Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Princess with a viewing from 10-11 AM at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne prior to burial. A viewing will also be held 6-8 PM Friday at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home.
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The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Please take comfort in knowing that your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. If you would like to know more about God’s promises, please visit the website jw.org. Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a family treasure like your loved one. They must have told wonderful stories and entertained many family and friends over the years. Please hold on to those.
Take comfort from Psalms 34:18-“God is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves”.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
I miss you uncle Bunky