Keith R Cotterman

Funeral services celebrating the life of Keith R. Cotterman, 87 of Jacksontown, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the Jacksontown United Methodist Church, 9350 Jacksontown Rd., with his pastor Mark Raaker as celebrant. A burial with full military honors by the Licking Co Joint Veterans Alliance will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church.

Keith passed away early Thursday February 2, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1935, in Newark, the son of the late Donald and Hazel (McGee) Cotterman. He graduated from Jacksontown H.S., class of 1953, served honorably in the US (United States) Army 1957-1959, and retired after a 38-year career as an Auto Underwriter with State Farm Insurance Co in Newark. He also worked for Park National Bank for nine years prior to State Farm.

Keith was a pillar of the Jacksontown United Methodist Church, and served in many leadership roles in the church, district, and conference. He was the delegate to annual conference for Jacksontown for many years and served as a lay speaker in the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving family: his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” (Smith) Cotterman, whom he married on June 24, 1956, his daughter Elaine (Sam) Cox, his granddaughter Cassie (Nathan) Reynolds, his great grandchildren Oakleigh, Boone, Daisy, and Case; his sister Jean Davis and his brother Richard Cotterman, along with several nieces and nephews. He also adored his grand-dogs Zeus, Misty, Bentley, Masha, Millie, Iris, Molly, Lily, and Ella.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald R. Cotterman.

The family prefers that memorial contributions be directed to the Jacksontown United Methodist Church, 9350 Jacksontown Rd, Jacksontown. Envelopes will be available at the church.

HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Hebron, is honored to care for Keith and his family. www.hoskinsonfuneral.com to leave a message of support for the family.