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Gordon Cotton Obituary
He was born July 24, 1919 in Van Hornesville, NY, a son of the late Lester and Cornelius Ostrander Cotton. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Cotton.
Mr. Cotton was a veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Remington Arms.
Survivors, including his wife, are one daughter, Joyce Hayes and husband, Daniel, of Conway, SC; two grandchildren, John Russell, and Michelle Rockwell and husband, Michael; and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in New York at a later date.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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July 2, 2010
Margaret and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gordon was a sweet, kind, wonderful man . I was glad that I had the opportunity to get to know him at Eagle Crest by giving him his haircuts in the salon. Take care and God bless and comfort you. Aileen and BJ
Carol Lundgren
July 1, 2010
Aunt Margaret & Joyce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. A loss is never easy, may God comfort you in your time of sorrow. I will never forget him and how he always was happy to see you. My prayers are with you all.
Carol, Evelyn, Sonny, Harry and Clara
Denise Harris
June 29, 2010
Dear Ms. Margaret & Family: you have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Cotton was a wonderful man, he was always pleasant when I checked in on him in his room at Covenant Towers. God Bless you all.
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