Samuel Cotton Obituary Samuel Cobb Cotton July 9, 1947 － February 27, 2024 Nags Head, NC － Samuel Cobb "Sammy" Cotton, 76, passed away February 27, 2024 in Peak Resources-Outer Banks. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Robert Howard Cotton, Sr. and Margaret Whitfield Cotton. He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert H. "Bobby" Cotton, Jr. Sammy was a graduate of Franklin High School and a retired banker. He was a long-time resident of Richmond during his working years. Sammy was a member of the Silver Riders Bicycling Club. He always had and loved dogs. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Suzanne Cotton Councill of Manakin-Sabot, VA; his sister-in-law, Anita H. Cotton of Coinjock, NC; and nieces and nephews, Andrea C. Stone, Allison L. Cotton, George Councill Jr., Peter Councill, and Samuel E. Cotton; and a great nephew and niece, Jay and Jordan Sample. A Graveside Service will be held at 3PM Friday, March 1, 2024 in Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, VA with Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Sammy‚Äôs memory to your favorite Humane Society. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 29, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Samuel-Cotton 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/samuel-cotton-obituary?id=54496376 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Samuel Cobb "Sammy" Cotton, 76, of Nags Head, NC, passed away on 27 February 2024. Born on 9 July 1947 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Robert Howard Cotton, Sr. and Margaret Whitfield Cotton. Sammy was a retired banker and a member of the Silver Riders Bicycling Club. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service for Samuel Cobb "Sammy" Cotton was held at 3 PM on 1 March 2024 in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, VA, with Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls officiating. ### The Edited Obituary Samuel Cotton Obituary Samuel Cobb Cotton 9 July 1947 - 27 February 2024 Nags Head, NC - Samuel Cobb "Sammy" Cotton, 76, passed away 27 February 2024 in Peak Resources Outer Banks. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Robert Howard Cotton, Sr. and Margaret Whitfield Cotton. He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert H. "Bobby" Cotton, Jr. Sammy was a graduate of Franklin High School and a retired banker. He was a longtime resident of Richmond during his working years. Sammy was a member of the Silver Riders Bicycling Club. He always had and loved dogs. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Suzanne Cotton Councill of Manakin Sabot, VA; his sister in law, Anita H. Cotton of Coinjock, NC; and nieces and nephews, Andrea C. Stone, Allison L. Cotton, George Councill Jr., Peter Councill, and Samuel E. Cotton; and a great nephew and niece, Jay and Jordan Sample. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 PM Friday, 1 March 2024 in Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, VA with Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Sammy's memory to your favorite Humane Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Samuel Cobb Cotton | |---------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 76 | | Birth | 9 July 1947; Franklin | | Death | 27 February 2024; Peak Resources Outer Banks | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Samuel Cobb Sammy Cotton | Decedent | Nags Head, NC | | Robert Howard Cotton, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Margaret Whitfield Cotton | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Robert H. Bobby Cotton, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Suzanne Cotton Councill | Sibling | Manakin Sabot, VA | | Anita H. Cotton | Sister-in-law | Coinjock, NC | | Andrea C. Stone | Niece | Unknown | | Allison L. Cotton | Niece | Unknown | | George Councill Jr. | Nephew | Unknown | | Peter Councill | Nephew | Unknown | | Samuel E. Cotton | Nephew | Unknown | | Jay Sample | Great-nephew | Unknown | | Jordan Sample | Great-niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduate of Franklin High School 2. Retired banker 3. Long-time resident of Richmond during working years 4. Member of the Silver Riders Bicycling Club 5. Always had and loved dogs ### Publication Details | Fact | Detail | |--------|----------------------------------------------| | Place | Legacy.com | | Name | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | | Date | 29 February 2024 |