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DAVID COTTINGHAM Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2009.

David Joe Cottingham DARLINGTON - The family of the late Mr. David Joe "Big Dave" Cottingham invites members and friends to attend the Homegoing Service on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at 1p.m. in the Glorious Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Bishop Joe Hines Pastor and Mrs. Linda Hines First Lady. Burial will follow in the Backus-Bacote Cemetery, Darlington. He was the son of the late Aaron and Daisy Bell Cottingham and passed away quietly at home after an extended illness on Dec. 3, 2009. The family will receive members and friends at the home of Joe Lewis Blvd., Darlington. Surviving are; his wife; Shirley Cottingham of Greensboro, his father, Mr. Aaron Joe of Darlington; eight daughters; six sons; five stepchildren; thirty-seven grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; four sisters; one brother; and a special cousin: Mrs. Patsy Mitchell.

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John and Joan Cummings

December 7, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Debora C. Williams

December 7, 2009

May the peace of God be with your family in your time of loss. Your family are in my prayers.

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May God strengthen you during your time of loss. Just know that God is with you. I love you all.

Julia Reede

December 7, 2009

I am so sorry that you all have lost your Father. May God rest and abide with you all. I will keep you all in my prayers. love, Ms. Julia Reede.

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