Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
James Cosner Obituary
Crisfield-James A. "Jim" Cosner, 57, of Crisfield, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 16, 1959, he was a son of Dorothy Mae Miller Settan of Salisbury and the late Junior Cosner.
An employee of Tawes Brothers Auto in Crisfield for more than 20 years, he was an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed old cars, yard sales, flea markets and collecting antique trinkets. He especially loved his family and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. He also loved his pet dogs "Barney" and the late "Sugar".
Along with his mother, he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Hazel Strain Cosner of Crisfield; two daughters, Erin Cosner and Jennifer Parks and husband Steve, all of Crisfield; three grandchildren, Haley, Zachery, and Justin Parks; two brothers, Larry Cosner of Salisbury and Gerry Cosner (Mary) of Washington State; brothers-in-law, Tony Strain and Billy Strain, both of Crisfield; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Settan.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2 PM at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home where a viewing will be one hour prior. The Rev. LeBron Palmer will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family may be sent to Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, 306 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817.
To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Cosner
Sponsored by Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home - Crisfield.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Cosner's name
Memorial Events
for James Cosner
Funeral services provided by:
Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home - Crisfield306 W. Main St., Crisfield, MD 21817
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Cosner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
