Obituary for Lester Cotton, Sr.
The Obituary For the Late
Mr. Lester Cotton, Sr.
On April 20, 1937 Lester Cotton was born in Reynolds, GA to the parents of the late Allen Cotton and the late Cordella McCrary Cotton. He attended Taylor County Public Schools in Georgia, but had to drop out of school early to assist with the rearing of his siblings. While residing in Georgia, Lester was employed by Marsha Lemon Company for many years.
In 1962, he moved his family to Okeechobee, FL where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Lykes Bros. until his retirement.
He'll be remembered by those who knew him best as one who loved to joke around. His laughter was so infectious that, when you heard it, you couldn't help but join in the merriment. Lester was a fun-loving father and friend to the community.
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Mr. Cotton transitioned peacefully at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, A.C. Cotton and Joe Cotton.
He leaves behind to mourn and cherish his precious memories: a loving and devoted wife, Ann Bass Cotton of Okeechobee, FL; children, Lester Cotton, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL, Barbara Williams of Westlake, FL, Betty Craigg (Anderson) of Port St. Lucie, FL and raised as a son, Roosevelt Fulks of Atlanta, GA; a stepson, Vincent Ervin of Hattiesburg, MS; godchildren, Zachary L. Reeves, III, Henrietta Ridley and Ke-Aurrie K. Cooper; grandchildren, Quincy McGee, Ashley Adras (Tyrone), Cedric Williams, Eric Vincent Ervin, Jr., Davin Ervin, Aniah Coleman (Alonzo) and Arrissia; several great-grandchildren; brothers, R.J. Cotton (Dorothy) of Reynolds, GA, Anderson Cotton, and Ernest Cotton (Brenda) of Roberta, GA; sisters, Annie C. Edwards, Sallie Mae Talton and Hattie Lee Talton, all of Macon, GA, Jannie Mae Lockett, Virginia Mathis (Clarence) and Aldean Cotton, all of Roberta, GA; an only aunt, Sarah McCrary of Detroit, MI; sisters-in-law, Deborah Bass Factory, Joyce Bass and Cheryl Bass Moody, all of Atlanta, GA; devoted sister-in-law, Shirley J. Aiken (Alonzo) of Okeechobee, FL; brother-in-law, Willie Jackson of Okeechobee, FL; and a host of nieces including a special niece, Patricia Kennedy of Okeechobee, FL, nephews, cousins and friends including devoted friends, Lucille Kilpatrick, Patricia Grant, Charles Martin, Greg English, James Cooper, Jr., Johnny Bradford, Rickey and Kevin.
Viewing will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee, FL from 10am -11am on Thursday, September 16th, 2021 and a graveside "Celebration of Life" will begin at 11am with Minister Daniel R. Johnson, officiating.
Arrangements are by Thorne's Mortuary in Stuart, FL.
Mr. Lester Cotton, Sr.
On April 20, 1937 Lester Cotton was born in Reynolds, GA to the parents of the late Allen Cotton and the late Cordella McCrary Cotton. He attended Taylor County Public Schools in Georgia, but had to drop out of school early to assist with the rearing of his siblings. While residing in Georgia, Lester was employed by Marsha Lemon Company for many years.
In 1962, he moved his family to Okeechobee, FL where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Lykes Bros. until his retirement.
He'll be remembered by those who knew him best as one who loved to joke around. His laughter was so infectious that, when you heard it, you couldn't help but join in the merriment. Lester was a fun-loving father and friend to the community.
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Mr. Cotton transitioned peacefully at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, A.C. Cotton and Joe Cotton.
He leaves behind to mourn and cherish his precious memories: a loving and devoted wife, Ann Bass Cotton of Okeechobee, FL; children, Lester Cotton, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL, Barbara Williams of Westlake, FL, Betty Craigg (Anderson) of Port St. Lucie, FL and raised as a son, Roosevelt Fulks of Atlanta, GA; a stepson, Vincent Ervin of Hattiesburg, MS; godchildren, Zachary L. Reeves, III, Henrietta Ridley and Ke-Aurrie K. Cooper; grandchildren, Quincy McGee, Ashley Adras (Tyrone), Cedric Williams, Eric Vincent Ervin, Jr., Davin Ervin, Aniah Coleman (Alonzo) and Arrissia; several great-grandchildren; brothers, R.J. Cotton (Dorothy) of Reynolds, GA, Anderson Cotton, and Ernest Cotton (Brenda) of Roberta, GA; sisters, Annie C. Edwards, Sallie Mae Talton and Hattie Lee Talton, all of Macon, GA, Jannie Mae Lockett, Virginia Mathis (Clarence) and Aldean Cotton, all of Roberta, GA; an only aunt, Sarah McCrary of Detroit, MI; sisters-in-law, Deborah Bass Factory, Joyce Bass and Cheryl Bass Moody, all of Atlanta, GA; devoted sister-in-law, Shirley J. Aiken (Alonzo) of Okeechobee, FL; brother-in-law, Willie Jackson of Okeechobee, FL; and a host of nieces including a special niece, Patricia Kennedy of Okeechobee, FL, nephews, cousins and friends including devoted friends, Lucille Kilpatrick, Patricia Grant, Charles Martin, Greg English, James Cooper, Jr., Johnny Bradford, Rickey and Kevin.
Viewing will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee, FL from 10am -11am on Thursday, September 16th, 2021 and a graveside "Celebration of Life" will begin at 11am with Minister Daniel R. Johnson, officiating.
Arrangements are by Thorne's Mortuary in Stuart, FL.