He was born in Union County on August 22, 1928. Cotton was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Grace Phillips Greene. He is survived by his son, James Greene (Joyce); his grandchild, Linzy Haymaker and by his great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Rylie.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, February 8, 2021 in Lakeland Memorial Park. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. Greene.