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COTTON Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Deacon Henry Ambrose Cotton Sr. born November 26, 1922 in Waycross, GA was called to be with the Lord on May 26, 2011. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years, 5 children and grandchildren. Deacon Cotton was a dedicated servant to West Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 67 years. His son Henry Ambrose Cotton Jr. preceded him in death. He is survived by his sweetheart Geneva Jackson Cotton (wife), 4 children Everlena Cotton Derico (Evander), Rev A.D. Cotton Sr. (Denise), Janice Cotton Gober, and Edward Emanuel (Bertha), 15 grandchildren, 25 great grand children, and 1 great great grand daughter. Services for Deacon Cotton are as follows: Public Viewing - 06-01-2011 from 4pm to 6pm, Victory Service 6pm-8pm, Masonic Rites 8pm and Victory Celebration, Thursday, 06-02-2011 at 11am. Celebration of life will be held at West Friendship M.B. Church 945 Carrie St. Jacksonville, Fl. 32209. Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Special thanks to St. Vincent's Medical Staff. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a memorial contribution in honor of Deacon Henry Ambrose Cotton Sr. to be sent to Community Revival Centered Church MB. (Building Fund) Arrangements by LEWIS-SMITH MORTUARY, INC. Barbara Lewis-Smith L.F.D.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 1, 2011.

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Betty Thomas

May 27, 2024

I still miss those powerful prays.

Yvonne Emanuel

June 12, 2011

To the Cotton Family. Although we are seperated by miles, please know that we share in your loss of this honorable man and dedicated christian. Ora Emanuel, Yvonne Emanuel, Delic Loyde and Richard Emanuel, Jr (Arlington and San Angelo, Texas)

shannon jackson

June 4, 2011

To the cotton family, may god continue to bless your family during this difficult time. god bless

Crystal McCall

June 3, 2011

R.I.P Granddaddy Cotton, You will be Truly missed.

Love Always,

Crystal, Antwaun (Bright Eyes), Au'Janae & Ar'Kerria.

Charles & Clarissa (Chris Wright) Thomas

June 2, 2011

To Mrs. Geneva, Everlena & Evander and the entire Cotton Family: Our prayers are with all of you in this hour of your bereavement. God will be your comforter, and He will be to you what Mr. Cotton was to you. Please look to the hills from whence cometh your help. May God bless each of you

Estelle Keese

June 2, 2011

To Janice and family, Sorry I could not be with you (we also had death in our family). However, please know that you are in my prayers.

Fletcher & Judith Tukes

June 2, 2011

To The Cotton Family,
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Our prayer are will you all in your hour of sorrow. Jesus said you can lead on him and he promise to never let you fall. Thank God for the life he live before you all. Keep the light burning.

Evelyn Cooper Wilder

June 2, 2011

To the Cotton Family:
We share the loss of your loved one,and you are in our prayers.
May "God" keep his arms of comfort around you.
Your old friends and neighbors:
Evelyn Cooper Wilder
Kathy Cooper Murphy
Camilla Cooper Mbowe

Ronnie Lee

June 2, 2011

You will be truly miss on that back row

June 2, 2011

To The Cotton Family, James Day, Wonza Day Smith and Weisha Day Killette send our condolences, prayers and blessings. We know that the God we serve will show grace and mercy on your family during your time of sorrow. We Love you, and God bless and keep you! The Days

Sandra Lawson

June 2, 2011

I will always remember being a Sunday School student of "Superintendent" Deacon Henry Cotton in the early '70's at West Friendship. He went from class to class to make sure everything was in order. He had such a great sense of humor. One of my favorite quotes by him was, "Just because you park in a garage doesn't make you a car, anymore than coming to church makes you a Christian." May God's continued blessings keep you in His care Sis Cotton and Derrick

STEPHANIE BENNETT-JONES

June 1, 2011

TO THE FAMILY!!! GENEVA WE LOVE YOU !!! OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH ONE YOU AND DEA. WILL BE TRUELY MISSED!!!
CHARLES J JONES JR.(STEPHANIE)

Yahya Kariem

June 1, 2011

Thank you for all of the good advise you have given me over the years; your warm conversation under your carport will never be forgotten. I pray for your acceptance into heaven and I pray for the blessing of God upon the rest of the Cotton family.

Pastor Alphonse Braggs

June 1, 2011

To Pastor Cotton and Family. May the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Comfort you and your family at this time. Our prays are with you and your family. Pastor A. Braggs; and the family of First Samuel M.B. Church.

Tricshone Jiles

June 1, 2011

Praying for the Cotton family.

Olivia Watson

June 1, 2011

Pastor Cotton, we send our condolences to you and your family. Continue prasing God for the years He gave your Dad to you! Another 'Soldier' gone home! You are in our prayers.

Cecelia Jones-Norman

June 1, 2011

Janice, I send my condolences to you and your family on the lost of your father. Look to God for strength. You are in my prayers.

Bernard Wright, Jr.

June 1, 2011

To the Family of the late Deacon Henry Cotton Sr.:
"Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal" is a familiar quote that carrys a lot of weight. I will be praying for A.D.& Denise and for the entire Cotton family during the times. May the good Lord continue to keep all of you is my pray.
Rev. Dr. Bernard E. Wright, Jr.

June 1, 2011

To Sis. Cotton and Family, may your heart be filled with wonderful memories of 63 yrs. of marriage.

Dea. & Sis. John L Ethridge

June 1, 2011

During this difficult time,please know my prayers are with you and family

Mareen Fountain

Mary V. Cure

June 1, 2011

To Sis. Cotton and Family, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones Today and Always
Starlight Chapter # 199

Stephanie Stinson

June 1, 2011

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.....Thanks Mr Henry Cotton Sr. for giving me tips on the upkeep of my yard . I promise to keep it up to the upmost and at the same time it will remind me of you and your heart felt conversation and concerns for me and my family I truly thank God for a neighbor lke you.***** Ms Stephanie Stinson n family 2099 woodside st.

betty thomas

June 1, 2011

the memories you have today is good but tomorrow memories will be greater,keep them an they will confort you forever.

Gail Haigler

June 1, 2011

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

June 1, 2011

RIP Veteran and thank you for your service.

LAURA CRAWFORD

June 1, 2011

TO THE COTTON FAMILY, MAY YOUR HEARTS BE FILLED WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF JOYFUL TIMES TOGETHER AS YOU CELEBRATE A LIFE WELL LIVED.

June 1, 2011

Will The Circle Be Unbroken. We Send Our Love And Heartfelt Condolence To A Family That We Have Known And Loved For Many Years, That Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal.Thee Fedd,Gibbs,ButlerAnd Woods Family. We Love You Mrs Geneva And Your Family.

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