MICHAEL COTTON Obituary

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was my honor to attend Mike's service this weekend. What an honorable, respected and very much loved man he was.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. We will all remember Mike so fondly.

Karleen My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss of Michael.

My deepest sympathy to his loving family. Mike will forever be the kid who helped Bobby Cann and I paint Wasson High School our senior year. A truly great friend who had your back at all times. Sempre Fi brother. LCDR Tod Hazlett, USN

Blessing to Zac, Karleen and all of Mike's family.

My heart aches at hearing of Mike's death, but I know he is smiling down on us all from Heaven. Mike was a great friend that I loved dearly. God brought our lives together when Mike and Zac joined Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Glenn Heights, TX. Mike's work in the church construction was a labor of love for his Lord. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Mike was a great father and I admired him for taking the responsibility as a single father. My life was blessed by the friendship of Mike and Zac. I will miss his laughter and his smile.

Dear Karleen and Margie-
Our thoughts here at Colorado College are with you during this tough time. Please know that each of you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Karleen and Zac,
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss, but know Mike is lighting up heaven. It will be beautiful where he is because I know he will be planting flowers, trees, and shrubbery, just like he did on our street when we were neighbors. He had a beautiful yard and made us proud. His yard was his pride and joy, but Zac was the highlight of his life, and he loved him dearly. We will cherish our memories of him and his courage set a good example for all of us. May God be with you.

Karleen & Margie,
Wishing you and your family strength and peace. You are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

Mike was always a faithful friend. He attended church with us at Lord of Life Lutheran. We had lots of family fun days with his family and our church family at our pool parties in Desoto. Mike helped our church by laying the ceramic tiles and helped the men in building the Lutheran church on Ovilla Road in Glenn Heights. He was always there when you needed him.
I heard once that he also was Parent of the Year with the PTA in Waxahachie. He was dedicated to bringing his son up the best he knew how. I wasn't surprised. Lori & Mike Stricker, Desoto, Texas

To all of Mike's family and son Zac: There really are no words to describe what a wonderful person and what great memories we all have of Mike. I'm sad that I did not stay in touch, but am so greatful for the smiles that his memory puts on my face. High school would have not been the same without Mike there to brighten up the room with is humor. God love him with all the rest of us. Thanks for the memorable friendship Mike!

Words can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Mike will be missed terribly.

Throughout the years, we have valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. We will always keep Mike's memories held deeply within our hearts reminding us of how life should be lived.

David and Heather Parrish

Dearest Karleen and Margie,
Just wanted you to know that I grieve with you over Michael's passing. May God continue to provide strength for you, and a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Love,

Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss.
Someone so special...
...can never be forgotten.
Mike will live on in our hearts forever.
With Loving Memories

Margie & Family,

I send my deepest condolences at the loss of your loved one. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Karleen & Margie, my heart reaches out to you and your family at this painful time. I want to let you know that I have sent a Digest message to the CC campus community. Blessings.

The foundation of my friendship with Mike was a strong mix of admiration, respect, fun, and humor. Our adult lives included countless recaps of childhood and teenage memories. I never tired of laughing with Mike for hours on end. Mike was packed and in his car heading home from Texas just hours after hearing of my late wife Krista's passing two years ago. I'll never forget his kindness and support. Love you Amigo!

Dear Karleen and Margie,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Most assuredly, I say to
you that you will weep and
lament, but the world will
rejoice; and you will be
sorrowful, but your sorrow will
be turned to joy—John 16:20

God bless you, Eloise