Stephen Joshua Cotton

Stephen Joshua Cotton, 29, left this earth on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born on March 7, 1984, in Lutcher, La. He was a resident of New Orleans. Stephen is the son of the late Stephen Joseph Cotton (1952-1985) and Edgar and Freda Cretin of Covington. He attended Northlake Christian School, St Paul's, graduated from Mandeville High, and attended college at BRCC. A talented musician, he played back-up for bands, wrote a musical score for a play, performed weddings, as well as at local musical venues. He was accomplished on the violin, mandolin, guitar, cello, viola, banjo, and drums. He was an electrician, carpenter, and jack-of-all trades. He was a skilled skateboarder and snowboarder. Stephen actively rescued dogs, cats, and people. His generosity never turned down a needy person. He is survived by his long-time canine companion, Faye Valentine of 8 years. He is also survived by his parents, Eddie and Freda Cretin of Covington; his sister, Christine Brouillette of Mandeville; four brothers: Edgar Cretin III of Baton Rouge, Chris Cretin of Covington, Kurt Cotton of Oakland, CA, and Cpl Blake Cretin, USMC, of Twentynine Palms, CA; five in-laws: Kris Brouillette, Melissa Cretin, Ruthie Tate-Cotton, Susan Cretin, and Anne Vincent; six nieces and nephews: Madeleine, Jackson, Grant, and Luke Cretin, Anna and Evan Brouillette. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend an evening visitation at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St.; on Friday, June 28 2013 from 6:00 pm. until 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Until service time. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Cotton cemetery in Crestview, FL next to his father, Steven Joseph Cotton. Flowers may be sent to Schoen Funeral Home or donations in Stephen's name to Wounded Warriors.com or St Francis Animal Sanctuary.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com