Michael was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. After graduating from Sulphur High School, Class of 1995, he continued his education at Murray State College, majoring in computer technology. His career was centered around his degree and included employment with Dell Computers in Oklahoma City and later with the Chickasaw Nation at the Winstar World Casino.

Survivors include his beloved Sara; one son, Clayton Cottrell and wife Jordan of Sulphur; his mother, Cathy Cottrell of Davis; two grandchildren; one brother, Scott Cottrell and wife Monica of Konawa; one aunt; two uncles, and numerous other extended family members.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Keith Cottrell; maternal grandparents, Lyndol Gene and Lou Ann Bonham; paternal grandparents, Jessie and Bessie Cottrell; several uncles; and a cousin.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Sulphur with Mr. Jimmy Honeycutt officiating. Interment followed at the Oaklawn Cemetery, in Sulphur.

Services were “Entrusted To” HALE’S Funeral Home of Sulphur. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.