Melvin Glen Cotten

1932 ∼ 2016

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83 of Saratoga died Wednesday June 22, 2016 at his residence in Saratoga.

Graveside service will be held on Friday June 24, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Big Sandy Cemetery in Big Sandy with Reverend Frank Aragon and Reverend Don Hinklin officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Flynn Hendrix, Rex Hendrix, Don Hinklin, Thump Witcher, Robert Rumsey and Cris Cobb. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Martin and Brother Jim Cryer.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Thursday June 23, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Faith & Family.

A native of Camp Ruby Texas, Melvin had lived in Saratoga, most of his life and was a repairman for Continental Telephone Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Saratoga, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean conflict.

He was preceded in death by parents, William Josiah Cotten and Cora Walters. Sisters, Elsie Clamon, Trudy Kornegay, Novelle Witcher and brother Chester Cotten

Survivors are his wife, Etna Cotten of Saratoga, son, Michael Cotten and wife Paula of Batson. Daughters, Cora Rumsey and husband Robert of Sour Lake, Cindy Cobb and husband Cris of Newton. Brother, Don Cotten and wife Barbara of Houston, and sister, Floydelle Evans of Sugar Land. Grandchildren:8 and Great Grandchildren: 3

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Saratoga Building Fund in Memory of Melvin Cotten.

Condolences

Norma Mcloughlin June 24, 2016

I'm so sorry about Melvin's death. The entire Cotten family always seemed part of my extended family. They spent almost as much time at our house as theirs when i was a child. Floy, Melvin, and Don walked through the woods to catch the school bus with us for several years. We never lost touch, and I will miss seeing Melvin at reunions. With love and sympathy. Norma Hammond McLoughlin

Debbie Newman June 23, 2016

CJ & Family, I am so sorry to hear this. You Dad was always so sweet and kind! He was a great Christian man and set a great example for so many! Praying for all of you at this time. Wish I could be there with you. Love to you all! Debbie Brown Newman

K. W. Evans June 23, 2016

I remember Uncle Glen as a child following him all day in the woods. Most of the time I had no idea what we were doing, where we were going or if there was a purpose to the walk. And it was not important. I followed him for miles and miles. Sometimes we hunted deer or hogs and sometimes it was wild cows. It seemed to me that nothing could stop him. Later in life we did not see much of each other but he was a great storyteller and I loved to hear his tales. One of my greatest memories of him was about 1976. I was up at the old place and he was there with MIchael. After they walked away from where I was camping by the old corn crib and pen I watched him and Michael hand in hand going to make a loop in the woods. It was a very peaceful, serene and sweet scene. The last few years I only talked to him on the phone and he always had a word about GOD or his faith or his Bible study. My sympathy and prayers go out to you all especially Aunt Etna. GOD bless us real good. Kyle Evans

Donna Kindle June 23, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I Love you

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Amy Blackwell June 23, 2016

Michael, Cora, and Cindy...Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Cotten will definitely be missed. We enjoyed visiting with him. Loved to hear him tell his stories. Brian and Amy Jo Blackwell