John Cotten Bloom

John’s mother, Rosie Bloom was sitting in the Cliff House restaurant in San Francisco overlooking the expanse of the Pacific Ocean when she told his father, Mel, “I think it is time to go to the hospital.” John was born on December 3, 1945. When he told you his birthday, he expected you to remember it - 12345.

Husband, companion, and candle in the night to Jayne. Father to Shari and Jay. Papa John to Regi, Alex TJ, and Sharikah. Caring son, brother, nephew and cousin to his own family. A good friend to Jayne’s.

Poet, songwriter, autoharp player, philosopher, inventor, mechanical engineer, college instructor, recreational program coder, sailor, craftsman, creative cook, sourdough bread baker, steadfast beloved friend.

A memorial service will be scheduled in the future and held in Oriental, NC. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the charity of your choice. Charitable giving was a big part of who John was. You keep his memory alive when you give in his name.