Dennis K. Cotten, 76, of Brookhaven, died December 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 29, 1948, in San Francisco, California. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy Cotten. He was a member of Heucks Retreat Baptist Church. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War in Okinawa. He was retired from Delphi Automotive Systems where he was known to may as “Pops”. Dennis enjoyed collecting model trains and helping others whenever possible. He was always accompanied by his beloved dog, Jessie. His loving, caring, and humorous personality will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, John King and George Upton.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife and childhood friend, Renee, of Brookhaven; sister, Sandra Upton; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Puckett (Mark), Sharon Cupit (Tommy), and Karon King, all of Brookhaven; nieces, Kipp Ready (Jeff), Hollie Campbell (Mike), Lindie Hux (Joey); nephew, Shelton Lambert (Lindsey) all of Brookhaven; special friends, Jimmie and Mary Jane Sistrunk, and a host of other family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Johnny & Pauline Wells Scholarship Co-Lin Foundation, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191 or Wrights Methodist Church c/o Jimmy Jones, 1960 Herring Rd NE, McCall Creek, MS 39647
A private memorial service with family will be held at a later date.
