Melton Cotton Obituary

We bid farewell to Melton Cotton of Greenbrier, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 3, 2025 at the age of 82. Melton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Shannon Melton Cotton and Ruby Reynolds Cotton; his son Shirley Davis Cotton; and his sister Karen Hairston. He is survived by: his wife Clara Cotton; his sister Cloedean Scroggins; his son James Melton Cotton (Angela); his grandchildren, Kyle Cotton (Haley), Kendal Cotton (Alexis) and Kelsey Cotton; his great grandchildren, Hattie Cotton, Lilly Cotton, Karter Cotton and Piper Cotton; his stepgrandsons, Drew Payne (Brianna) and Josh Payne (Kristin); his stepchildren, Rhonda Cox (Joe), Amy Fowlkes (Brandon) and Chad Wooley (Angie); his stepgrandchildren, Wyatt Payne, Jordan Payne, Anna Gray Payne, Koen Payne, Kyla Whitmire (Dave), Kara Smith (Steven), Kami Lasley, Brody Fowlkes, Keeley Fowlkes, Cody Fowlkes, Shelby Wooley, Jimmy Wooley and Isabelle Wooley; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Lincoln Collins, Gabriel Vines and Jaden Whitmire. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other dear family members, and many friends.