Bruce Cottrell, 72, formerly of Hamilton Township for 62 years and from Lancaster the past ten years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 28. Born May 10, 1938, he leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Linda and his family including daughter, Penny (Chuck) Miller and grandchildren Mark, Melissa, Matt and Michael; son, Jimmie (Beth) Cottrell and grandchildren Dale and Tyson; daughter, Susan (Jerry) Bailey and grandchildren Sarah, Geoff and Daniel; and son, Mike (Val) Cottrell and grandson, Clayton, along with many other friends and relatives. Bruce loved the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians but his blood bled green and gold for Hamilton Township High School where he graduated class of 1956 and was a lifelong supporter and one of their biggest fans. He was also a member of the HTHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee and he was a long time volunteer ticket seller for HTHS athletics. He was a member of the 121st Ohio Air National Guard. Bruce retired as a sheet metal worker and was a proud member of Union Local 98. He farmed for many years and in the 70s and 80s, many will remember that he built, owned and operated the Dairy Cream. He was also a former Hamilton Township Trustee. For many years he attended Lockbourne United Methodist Church and in recent years attended Hopewell United Methodist Church. Bruce had a heart of gold and over the years provided countless acts of kindness to many people in many ways. He was passionate about his garden and his berry bushes, loved his cat, Ugly Betty, and was very proud of the accomplishments of his grandchildren. Calling hours will be Sunday, April 3rd, from 1:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 at Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home in Groveport. The funeral will be held Monday, April 4 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 10:00 until the time of the service at 11:00, which will be officiated by Pastors Barb Salyers and Jack Witherspoon. Interment will be at the Lithopolis Cemetery. The family would like to express appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Zangmeister, the staff of Grant Hospital, especially the ACE Unit, and FairHoPe Hospice of Fairfield County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bruce's memory to the Hamilton Township Athletic Department (775 Rathmell Road, Columbus, 43207), Hopewell United Methodist Church, (4348 London-Lancaster Road, Groveport, 43125) or Canal Winchester Human Services, (22 S. Trine Street, Canal Winchester, 43110). Cemetery Details Lithopolis Cemetery 4365 Cedar Hill Rd NW Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Loading map Previous Events Visitation APR 3. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map Visitation APR 3. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map Visitation APR 4. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map Memorial Service APR 4. 11:00 AM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map