Benjamin Boyd Cotman Sr., 57, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of Miracle Lighthouse Church, Chattanooga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Pearl Cotman.
Benjamin is survived by his daughter, Margo Cotman, of Chattanooga; son, Ben (Kila) Cotman, of Chattanooga; sister, Mary Adkins, of Chattanooga; brothers, Jimmie Cotman, of Chattanooga, Clayton (Nancy) Cotman and Lloyd (Joan) Cotman, both of Florida; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Donny McMillan officiating. The interment will follow at Tyner Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, and prior to the service on Saturday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.