Charles Christopher Cotton's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Gardendale, Alabama

Charles Christopher Cotton

September 27, 1934 - November 2, 2025 (91 years old)

Gardendale, Alabama

Charles Christopher Cotton's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Gardendale, Alabama
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Charles Christopher Cotton

September 27, 1934 - November 2, 2025 (91 years old)

Gardendale, Alabama

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Charles Christopher Cotton Obituary

The passing of Charles Christopher Cotton of Gardendale, Alabama leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Christopher Cotton to show support.

Though Charles may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Charles touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Percy Cotton and Lucile Cotton; and his siblings, Peggy Cotton Malone and Percy Cotton (Scotty). He is survived by: his wife Carol Cotton; his daughters, Darlene Cotton Robinson, Denise Jeffreys Tubbs (Ricky), Michelle Cotton Drummond (Pat), Jeanne Jeffreys Busby (Joel), Patricia Cotton Ressler and Charla Cotton Thomas (Chris); and his sister Gayle Cotton Murphy (John). He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren.



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November 5, 2025

Steve and Lori Hunt lit a candle


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November 5, 2025

Steve and Lori Hunt sent flowers

“Carol and Family, Sending our love and sympathy, Steve and Lori Hunt”


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Nov 06

Visitation

Ridout's Gardendale Chapel
2029 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071

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Nov 06

Celebration of life

Oakwood Memorial Gardens
2100 Moncrief Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071

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