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's memory to your favorite Humane Society.

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