David Eugene Cotton

April 13, 1955 - August 25, 2023

David Eugene Cotton, 68 years old, of Pampa, Texas, traded in his temporary, tired and used up body for a brand new, supercharged eternal model Friday, August 25, 2023, with his bestest friend and soulmate holding him next to her. He blessed his parents, Andrew “Don” and Vergie Cotton as well as this world with his presence on April 13, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

David’s younger years were in Snyder, Texas where he attended grade school as well as junior high, but in 1968, his family moved to Pampa where he finished up his schooling and graduated from Pampa High with the class of 1973. Then on September 21, 1985, David made a life changing commitment as he and Angelyn Edwards were joined together with God into holy matrimony and have spent the last 38 years as each other’s bestest friends, soulmates, compadres, partners in crime – you name it – they did it together! Nine times out of ten, when you saw one of them, you saw them both side by side.

Throughout the span of David’s working career, he’s been employed by several companies such as Texaco for approximately 30 years, then Celanese for about 14 years and currently for Curtis Well Service for the past 12 years. He was a very committed employee and even considered “work” to be a hobby. He detested being late! His moto was “If you’re early, you’re on time - if you’re on time, you’re late!” It was very important to him that he passed onto his kids the importance of working hard, commitment to a job and punctuality. Another of his passionate lessons for his kids was the fact that they must raise their own kids right, so that as they grow older, they’ll be their friends too. He certainly got that part right as he was his kids’ best friend!

Due to his love of woodworking, skill in building, ability to fix things and all-around handyman capabilities, he has left his fingerprints all over the family home to spark memories and stories of their time together. David was like a kid in a candy store at Lowe’s and Northern Tool because of all the woodworking tools and gadgets he could find – we won’t mention the 6 grills he had in the back yard. He never sat still, never complained, was content with a glass of unsweet tea in hand and surrounded by family (cooking on one of his grills) and telling jokes just to see others laugh and be happy. He was a true dad, soulmate, grandpa, and the best friend one could hope for. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Those who were anxiously awaiting him at the pearly gates were his mom, Vergie Cotton; mother-in-law, Louine Hale; father-in-law, Bill Edwards and brother-in-law, Ricky Edwards.

Left to carry on his love of family and to cherish his memories are his true love, Angelyn Cotton of Pampa; son, Noah Cotton and companion Amber Blea of Pampa; daughter, Audrey Cotton and companion Braydon Oxley of Midland, Sydney Cotton and companion John Dean of Borger; brother, Gary Cotton and wife Cora of Springfield, Missouri and seven grandchildren, Kashleigh Cotton, Blakeleigh Cotton, Luke Hernandez, Crimson Cotton, Braxton Cotton, Alex Dean and Laceland Dean as well as numerous extended family members.

Should donations be a preference, the family suggests they be made to the American Heart Association Inc., 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231-512 in honor of David.

The family will be available to receive guests Tuesday, August 29th from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home in the Serenity Chapel.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services are not scheduled at this time. Details will be updated as they become available.

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