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Obituary For Mr. Joseph Cotton
Joseph Franklin Cotton was born on June 4, 1949 in High Point, NC to the late Martha Martin Cotton and Bishop J.C. Cotton. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in High Point, NC. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Edward Cotton, Bessie C. Thompson and Willard Williamson.
His early education began at Trinity Elementary School, then at Alfred J. Griffin Junior High School and then on to Trinity High School. After graduating from high school he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.
Joseph moved to Thomasville, where he lived for 35 years. He was gainfully employed at Thomasville Furniture Company and Ralph Frame from which he retired.
Joseph was a compassionate, unselfish and dedicated man. He was a "Happy-go-lucky" individual and an avid football fan. He was devoted to his family. He enjoyed life and brought joy that impacted the lives of so many people. Battling with health issues, Joseph fought a good fight and he never complained.
Joseph leaves to celebrate his victory over death, two brothers, Marvin (Ceola) Cotton of Pahrump, Nevada and Earl Cotton of Trinity, NC; two sisters, Barbara C. Alexander of Charlotte, NC and Lucy C. Rush of Trinity, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mr. Cotton may be viewed on Monday, October 5, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Add A CondolenceJoseph, words can not express the pain that we are feeling today. We have so many memories from our childhood thru our adulthood that time cannot erase. You hold a special place in each of our hearts and we look forward to seeing you again in the "end zone". Until we meet again. We love you and miss you. Marvin, Barbara, Lucy and Earl
To the Cotton family Joe was like our family for so many years always was around my family and attended any family events we had rest easy soldier until we meet again Aileene & Raymond Goodman Thomasville, NC We'll Miss you Joe
Cherishing the many childhood memories that we spent together every summer growing up. Your father and my grandmother were siblings I always looked forward to spending the summers in North Carolina. Church, family gatherings, going to get ice cream after church and the list goes on. I will miss you cousin and will forever hold on to the memories. Norma
Our families go back so far with each other, we share so much, we are so intertwined. When you hurt, we hurt,, when you laugh, we laugh, so we share in our loss. He will not be forgotten for the friend he was and you all are. God Bless and Keep. Love, the Matthews Family, Trinity.
Lucy I am so sorry to hear about Joseph Please know that your faith will Sustain you. God bless you all Carolyn BeloQREK7
You will always have a place in my heart
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