Mr. Herbert Cotton

Mr. Herbert Cotton obituary

Mr. Herbert Cotton

Herbert Cotton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steven L Lyons Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Mr. Herbert Cotton, age 83, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Survivors; daughters, Tammyé Cotton of the home and Terri Cotton Jeffery of Garner; son, Herbert Anthony (Kim) of Raleigh; grandsons, Dominique, Damian and Dion Cotton, Tre'Vohn and Tey'lan Jeffery; great-granddaughters, Saffire and Impress Cotton all of Raleigh; great grandsons, Legend Cotton and Zyiel Cotton both of Raleigh; brothers, David Cotton of Raleigh, Mack Cotton (Holly) of Louisburg, Stephen Cotton (Barbara) of Louisiana, Ernest Cotton of Raleigh; sister, Roberta Evans (Larry) of Raleigh; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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