James "Jimmy" Frank Cotton

James Frank "Jimmy" Cotton, age 81, passed away on April 12, 2012 in LaGrange, GA. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Prather officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.

Mr. Cotton was born on November 20, 1930 to the late Sam Stewart Cotton, Sr. and Margaret Estelle Cotton in Meriwether County, GA. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, having earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Cotton was a graduate of Auburn University. He was retired from West Point Pepperell as a chemist after many years of service. Mr. Cotton was also a farmer and owner of Cotton Brothers Farm. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin L Cotton, Robert L. Cotton and Sam S. Cotton, Jr. as well a nephew, Robert L. Cotton, Jr.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Randal Cotton of Cataula, Jeanie Welch of Phenix City, AL, Jamie Jamieson of Tempe, AZ, Sam S. Cotton, III of Killeen, TX, Dale Cotton of Juneau, AK, Ann Lavender of Buda, TX and June Starritt of Point, TX; a sister-in-law, Yuki Cotton of Killeen, TX; his best friends and companions, Cholly and Deucie and many other family and friends.