He leaves to cherish his precious memories, one daughter, Ahlesha Henderson of West Point, MS; two sons: Tommie Cotton Jr. and Xavier Cotton both of Starkville, MS; five grandchildren: Jayden, Aaliyah, and Ethan all of West Point, MS; Korbyn and Arryianna both of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Carrie Hargrove of Columbus, MS and Betty Young (Willie) of Starkville, MS; one uncle, Jerry Cotton (Susie) of Sandusky, OH; eight nieces and three nephews, and also a host of relatives and friends.