De'Andre Emmanuel Cotton

Master De'Andre Emmanuel Cotton, age 1, of 127 Broadmoore Drive Apt. #104, Pittsboro, NC passed on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence.

Our precious Angel De’Andre Emmanuel Cotton also known as “Dre”, “Nook Nook” and “Bubba” was born on April 30, 2016 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.  He was the beloved son of Josalyn R. Upchurch and Darius E. Cotton (Melissia).  De’Andre went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

De’ Andre laughed and smiled throughout his 14 months bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. Dre' had a smile that could light up the midnight sky and never met a stranger. He was a very smart and rambunctious little fellow. He was loved by many, and will leave the strongest impact on everyone he met.

Dre’ attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Moncure, NC with his family, where he was Christened on December 4, 2016.   We, the family are so grateful that God allowed this precious angel to take root in our lives. 

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents David Lee Cotton, Linda Fox,Claude Upchurch, Sr.  his great great grandparents Bishop Alton Cotton, Lottie Cotton, and Robert Seymore

In addition to his parents, Josalyn Upchurch and Darius Cotton, he is survived by his grandparents Anthony D. Upchurch, Sr. (Jenell), Jacquelyn T. Upchurch (Chris Womack), Myranda Crump (Wade), and Ronald Fox, great grandparents  Mary T. Douglas (Floyd), Lillie B. Upchurch , Brenda Cotton,  Ronald Fox, Sr.(Cissy), two great great grandmothers Bertha Seymore and Hancy Barnes; one aunt, Halle Upchurch; four uncles, Anthony D. Upchurch, Jr., Johnathan Crump,  Darrian Fox and D'Erik Crump  and a host of aunts, uncles, and many relatives and friends.

Arrangements by: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford, NC

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