FAIRHOPE Edward Von Coward, age 56, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Von was an active member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope, an avid hunter and Alabama fan, and very loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Monica Coward of Fairhope,daughter, Courtney Coward of Daphne,son, Teddy Coward of Fairhope,brother, Paul Coward of Mobile,many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held from First Baptist Church of Fairhope, Friday, September 9, 2011, at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Fairhope. The family suggests that donations be made "In Memory of Von Coward" to USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, , 650 Clinic Drive, Room 2150, Mobile, AL 36688, www.southalabama.edu/mci . ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532