Date Of Birth: January 29, 1926
Date Of Death: September 8, 2010
John J. Cotton 84 of Indianapolis, passed away Sept. 8. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was owner of Quality Mechanical, Inc. and J.J. Cotton, Inc. He was Lifetime Member of Plumbers and Steam fitters Union local #440. Mr. Cotton was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Fortunately, he was a survivor when his ship the U.S.S. Walke hit a mine in Korean waters. During his later years he found enjoyment in his gardening which was a passion of his. He was known for his love of life, kindness and generosity, he will be missed dearly by family & friends. He is survived by sons John R. Cotton (Linda), Richard W.(Ed), daughter Mary “Dee” Williams (John) grandchildren Christine M. Williams & Brian M. Fletcher, sister Phyllis A. Bowser, niece Susan bowser, great nephew Jarod Bowser and ex-wife and mother of his children, June Marie Cotton. Services, 11 A.M. Tuesday, September 14 at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care 8151 Allisonville Road with visitation 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday Sept. 13. Burial in Edinburgh, In. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
RICHARD W COTTON says
LOVE U DAD WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH
The Snyders says
We are blessed to have friends and family like you. Our hearts are heavy during this time of sadness.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tom, Leisa, Samantha, Andrew, and Nicholas.
janie cummer gwaltney says
i am so sorry i missed all of the funeral and visitation. i just got on my email today, and figured out what was going on. i am so sorry for your loss. i would have loved to see you all. i have lifted all of you up in my prayers. i know that he is peaceful, and enjoying the beauty of flowers up there in heaven. my flower memories of him always remain the same. he loved tuberous begonias and floated them in the pool. i always, i mean always, my whole life think of mr. cotton when i see those kind of flowers, the ones on the side of the garage…and i remember him loving those begonias. you know i love you deedee, and mrs. cotton. and hope you are finding comfort from the lord. my prayers are yours…janie
dee says
i miss you dad!! i will always miss going to see you. my days will be filled with emptinest.
Shirley Brewer says
Phyllis..I’m so sorry for your loss had not run into John for at least 15 years or so but knew him thru the construction industry and years ago with his support of the Natioanl Assoc. of Women in Const. who is now celebrating their 50th anniversary for a chapter in this area…he was a vey nice man again so sorry for your loss…I didn’t see in time to get to the funeral home.