Ed “Big Boy” Cottrell, Jr. was born April 15, 1931 to Ed Cottrell and Atlonia Edwards Cottrell in Greensboro, AL. and moved with his mother, father, brother and sister to Verda, KY. At an early age “Big Boy” became a coal miner and worked at different mines in the county before retiring from U.S. Steel in Lynch, KY. Ed gave his life to the Lord and joined MT. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor, Thomas Cook. Ed married the late Lillie Mae Summers and was a father to her son Nathaniel McClendon who later passed away.

Ed was preceded in death in addition to his parents, wife and step-son, one sister, Ada Cottrell Robinson; and one aunt, Geraldine Evans.

He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Luther Jack Cottrell, Harlan; and one sister Lula Fields, Harlan; one sister-in-law Missouri Cottrell, Lexington; and a special companion, Melissa Adams. Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him dearly and he loved each and every one of them.

Visitation will be conducted Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 12 Noon until 2 PM at the Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Funeral services will follow at 2 PM at the church with the Reverend Walter Garlington officiating. Burial will follow in Evarts Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Cottrell, Daniel Cottrell, Derek Cottrell, Samuel Fluker, Reggie Young, Randy Fields.

Online condolences maybe left at www.harlanobits.net.

Evarts Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.