Thursday, 28 March 2024

Robert Heath Cotton Sr.

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Robert Heath Cotton Sr., frequently referred to as “Bob” by many friends and family passed away in Clearlake at age 69.

Bob was born on Feb. 25, 1945, in San Diego, Calif., to Russell and Maxine (Morgan) Cotton.

He would have turned 70 just 10 days later on Feb. 25. Instead he was suddenly taken from us all on February 15, 2015. His passing is a shock to family and friends.

Bob left behind eight children (from oldest to youngest), Tanya Mahlen, A. Laura Matthias, John Christopher, Heather Marie, Robert Cotton Jr., Carina Cotton, Kirsten Dellinger and Matthew Cotton; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Army until he was discharged with full honors in late 1963.

During his service, he earned his marksmanship badge. As a skilled marksman, he was able to pass his unique skills down to his oldest two children, Tanya and Laura, one of whom passed her skills down to her children.

Bob lived his life to its fullest throughout his different career paths which took him from California to Washington and back to California. He had the ability to change careers if he was bored or tired of doing the same thing day in and day out.

One employer he really enjoyed working for was a local favorite, Epidendio Construction in Clearlake. He worked there as a truck driver for five years.

He also had a notable career working as a cook and a restaurant manager/manager trainer for Denny's Restaurant. He absolutely loved to cook, and passed those skills on to his daughters Tanya and Carina. He even patented his own barbecue sauce known by family as Bobaloo’s BBQ sauce.

As Bob settled into retirement, he chose to live out his senior days sipping coffee and smoking cigarettes and talking with his best friend Paul.

Through the last five years he enjoyed living with his son Robert Jr. and his wife and kids, and spent his final year living with his daughter Carina and her husband and kids.

Among different careers, he had many hobbies. One of which was rock collecting. His son Robert can tell you many stories about those rocks.

He would talk often about every one of his children to anyone who would listen. He would keep pictures of those that he didn't get to see often in his personal folder. Although he didn't get to talk to all of his children very often, he loved each and every one of them and never forgot them.

Bob will be missed by many, but he will be especially missed by his children.

A memorial service will be held for Bob at Jones & Lewis Mortuary located at 16140 Main St. in Lower Lake at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March, 17.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family on the Go Fund me account at www.gofundme.com/bobcottonfuneral .

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