Elbert Cotten Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elbert Cotten Jr. (Newport News, Virginia), who passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emma Peterson (James) and Elbert H. Cotten Sr. (Bea). He is survived by: his wife Rose Cotten; his stepsons, Darrin L. Tucker and Anthony L. Tucker of Newport News, VA.; his children, Anita Cotten of Newport News, VA, Kimberly Williams of Newport News, VA and Shelly Ellison of Ashburn, VA.; and his siblings, Valerie C. Thompson (Sam) of Oak City, NC, Debra Peterson (DeeDee) of Fayetteville, NC., James R. Peterson (Barbara), Anthony D. Peterson of Newport News, VA. and Dennis M. Peterson (Linda) of Fayetteville, NC.. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and a host of nieces, nephews.
Viewing was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rose - Emily Memorial Chapel of C. C. Carter Funeral Home (3700 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA 23607). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
