Gary Leon Cotten

Gary was born in Greenville, TX on November 3, 1945 to Paul D. Cotten and Fannie L. Wilder-Cotten. Attempted Crozier Tech High school. Gary was married to Mary Ann Martinez -Cotten on September 23,1966 , they were married for 59 years.

Gary was a retired Truck driver, and Jack of all trades. He also enjoyed fishing, oil painting, and completing puzzles. He loved to play dominoes and card games . He was also actively involved with his family, grandkids and great-grandkids school and outside activities.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Fannie Cotten, his oldest brother Paul Franklin and several other family members.

Gary is survived by his spouse Mary Ann Cotten , his ( 8 children) , Joyce Medina -spouse Rene Medina, Rosemary Sanchez -spouse Roberto Sanchez, Gary L. Cotten Jr. -spouse Marisa Cotten , Christy Salazar -Sanchez -spouse Neto Sanchez, Jennifer Cotten, De’Nise Cotten , Johnathan Cotten , Alicia Stuart -spouse Q. Stuart . 26 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great grandchild . He is survived by his older brother Gaylon Cotten , sister Susan Roseberry and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.