Jack H. Cottongame, Sr., 71, of Big Spring, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Capt. Russ and Linda Keeney with the Salvation Army, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 7 PM to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.He was born on September 19, 1936, in Dawson, Texas and married Peggy Barbee on August 10, 1966 in Lamesa, Texas.Mr. Cottongame came to Big Spring at the age of two. He served in the United States Navy for four years and had worked as a fireman for the Big Spring Fire Department for 21 years. He had worked as a crosswalk guard for Big Spring ISD for two years and was a member of THe Salvation Army.Survivors include his wife, Peggy Cottongame of Big Spring; two sons, Jackie Cottongame, Jr. and wife, Sanden of Krum and Gary Snowden and wife, Patricia W. of Big Spring; one sister, Sharon White and husband, Bobby of Big Spring; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ray Cottongame; and three sisters, Verna Sue Smith, Geneva Morton and Betty Brumley. The family suggest memorials to Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th St., Suite A, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or to The Salvation Army, 811 W. 5th, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,