Mr. Harold Edsel Cotton, age 75, of Brilliant, passed away at his residence Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Mr. Cotton was a 1963 graduate of Brilliant High School and worked for many years in the coal mines.

Harold is survived by his children, Crystal Cotton Nelson (Mike) of Winfield, Darren Cotton of Brilliant, Wesley Cotton of Winfield, grandchildren, James Dakota Cotton (Ally) of San Diego, CA, Dylan Cotton of Brilliant, Sawyer Nelson (Chante’) of Winfield, Seth Nelson of Winfield, Brody Miller of Winfield, Dawson Cotton of Jacksonville, NC, Mackenzie Bourland (Mason) of Tuscaloosa, Dani Beth Cotton, Jack Cotton, and Avery Cotton all of Arley, great grandchildren, Emma Cotton of Curry and Hwarang Cotton of San Diego, CA, brothers, Donny Cotton of Winfield and Mike Cotton (Teresa) of Winfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheena Flippo Cotton and his parents, William Jasper “Jack” Cotton and Helen Christine “Chick” Franklin Cotton.

A memorial service for Harold will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Jerry Self will be the officiating minister. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (service time) on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Brilliant Gym renovation fund in memory of Harold Cotton; Brilliant School c/o Coach Ryan Sanderson, 690 Main Street, Brilliant, AL 35548. Bowen Funeral home serving the Cotton family.

Bowen Funeral home serving the Cotton family.