Jeffery Allen Kotowicz, age 44 of DeSoto County, after a valiant battle, left his family and friends with heavy hearts on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born March 24, 1969 in Memphis. Survivors include his spouse of 12 years, Sherrill Amirault-Kotowicz; his two children, Kayla and Jeremy; his sister, Jennifer Crunk; his parents, James and Sylvia Kotowicz; his niece, Ashley Crunk. The family will receive friends at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch Sunday, November 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home 2 p.m. Monday, November 18. Burial will follow in Autumn Woods cemetery.