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Jeffrey Cottman Obituary

Jeffrey Lee Cottman Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Jeffrey Lee Cottman Jr., 19, was welcomed back to the Lord's arms Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Jeffery gave a good fight all his life and will be so missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Lee Cottman Sr. Jeffrey loved his transformers, his computer, shopping online, time spent on face page and his time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Cottman-Phillips; sister, Ashley Phillips; half brother, Jeremy Phillips; his Nana and life caregiver, Judy Sawyer; grandparents, Robert Hepner and his wife Princess, Sandra and Mickey Hinson, and Loretta Cottman; and great-grandpa, Henry C. Sawyer Jr. Jeffrey's family was large and he will be remembered by all. A special thank you to CHKD for a lifetime of care from the cardiology department and the doctors of Tidewater Children's Association, New Life Church for his "Breath of Life." A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 12, 2009.

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Cyndi Hunt

December 6, 2009

I'm from Deviantart. I heard about this in someone's comments and just wanted to come by and pass along my condolences.

Chorus angelorum te suscipiat.

Don & Lois (Toler) Wilson

November 21, 2009

Judy, Lisa & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love surround each of you with peace. Jeffrey fought a brave battle with the love and care of his "'Nana", mother, and family.
Thoughts, Prayers, and Love.

November 17, 2009

God bless you and your family in your time of loss. Cindy

Jessica Wissinger

November 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy, Lisa and Ashley. May God be with each of you during this difficult time. May you one day find peace that he is watching over each of you always.

Suzann White

November 14, 2009

May the lord be will you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Marcia Purefoy-Maschue

November 13, 2009

Even though I haven't seen Jeffrey in a very long time, I will always remember the joy his birth brought to the family, and the special love and care he received from everyone when his condition was discovered. I will also remember how brave, sweet and funny he was as a little boy. Lisa and Judy, I cannot even imagine what you must be going through, but wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about Jeffrey, and to tell all his family I will be praying for God to give you the peace he has now given Jeffrey. God bless you all at this time.

Grace Lim

November 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa,Judy and Ashley...take comfort in knowing that now you have a very special guardian angel to watch over you

Sean Chrisemer

November 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kris Chrisemer

November 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 12, 2009

Jeffery will be truely missed! I am sorry for your loss.

God Bless,

Ricky Fleming

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