John Wiley Cotten

He was born December 26, 1946 to his late parents, and was an only child. John received an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and went on to work a career as a Bailiff in the Hamilton County Court System for over 20 years. He and his father, owned and operated The Cotten Patch for over 30 years. Between his time in the court system and his time running the restaurant he made many enduring and lifelong friendships.

John enjoyed fishing, was an avid drummer and especially enjoyed cheering on his “UT Vols” during any sport they were involved in, whether it was Football, Baseball, or Basketball. He was especially proud that he got to witness their first National Title in Baseball this past season.

John was predeceased by his parents, John William Cotten and Edna Harvey Duggan Cotten.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Veronica Cotten.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held Thursday July 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm in East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 10, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in John’s memory can be made to the Pat Summitt Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research, 520 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902, https://etf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1552

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Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN., has been entrusted with the arrangements.