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Gary “Cotton” Alan Crittenden, 71, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Crittenden; parents, Walter and Linnie Dell Crittenden; sisters, Kathleen Spurgeon and Reba Nell Westmoreland; brothers, Junior Crittenden and Jim Crittenden; great-grandchildren, Jace Michael Musick and Ambria Mullins.
Cotton is survived by his daughters, Tina Drinnon and April Johnson; son, Alan Crittenden; grandchildren, Amber Drinnon, Chris Johnson, Josh Drinnon, Tierra Johnson, Chelsey Johnson, and Kyndra Johnson; great-grandchildren, Ian Drinnon, Josiah Johnson, and Jayden Johnson; brothers, Bobby Joe (Linda) Crittenden and Tubby (Joann) Crittenden; sister-in-law, Vatris Crittenden; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Reverend Stanley Carpenter officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Creech’s Chapel Cemetery.
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