Houston Roy “Doy” Cotton, born Aug. 28, 1947, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2017, at the age of 69. He was a native of Bogalusa and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves behind his wife, Debra Gerald Cotton of Bogalusa; three sons, Matthew Todd Cotton, Nicholas Scott Cotton and Christopher Shaun Cotton, all of Bogalusa; two brothers, Mike (Connie) Cotton and Ronald Lewis Cotton, also of Bogalusa; along with nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

He his preceded in death by parents, Houston Perry and Jesse Smith Cotton; two brothers, Richard Dale Cotton and Donald Ray Cotton; and two sisters, Meveline Rae Thomas and Sheila Ann Cotton Wheat.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home beginning at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., and resumed after 8 a.m. Thursday until service time at 11 a.m. Bro. Larry Lassley conducted the services, and the interment followed in the Ponemah Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit and sign the guestbook online at www.brownmcgehee.com.