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1936
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2024
Henry Cotton Obituary
January 12, 1936 - August 2, 2024
Hank (POPS) Cotton was born January 12, 1936, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 88.
Hank was an Army veteran and a retired California Department of Corrections Officer.
Our beloved Hank was a loving husband to Lois, father to Gary, Kathy, Tracy, and grandfather to Brooke, Brock, Matthew, Baylee, Shelby, and great grandfather to Faith, Paige, Lainee, Lo, Hannah, Zoey, Dylan, Saylor, Ashlyn, Rylee, Kobe, Robert, Luna, and 3 great-great grandchildren. His warmth, wisdom, and the joy he brought to all he encountered will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
There will be a celebration of life on August 17, 2024, at noon, at Kern City Community Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. This will be a time where stories and cherished memories can be shared.
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Bill and Diane Whitmore
August 16, 2024
We´ll miss you, Hank! All those memories of enjoying life together--rving,, traveling, fishing, just having a wonderful time together with you and Lois. We´ll meet again, our Friend, in a place no words can describe. We love you!
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