Dustin Cotton, 32, of Pulaski, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Fort Campbell Blanchfield, KY, Dustin was raised in Lawrenceburg, TN. He served as a former state trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and was the owner and operator of 4C Transport. Dustin had a passion for hunting, fishing, golf, and the outdoors, and he had a deep love for all things related to guns. Above all, he cherished spending time with his daughters. Recently, Dustin rekindled his faith with the Lord Jesus Christ on a Tres Dias trip.
Dustin is survived by his wife, Karly Warren Cotton; mother, Kerry Goff Cotton; father, Tommy Cotton, Jr.; daughters, Madilynn and Hadlee Cotton; brother, Evan Cotton (Julie); sister, Olivia Cotton; maternal grandfather, Howard Goff III; paternal grandmother, Cathy Woodward (Tony); step-paternal grandmother, Mary Cotton; and step-maternal grandfather, Blaz “Skip” Borunda.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Denise Borunda, and paternal grandfather, Tommy Cotton, Sr.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, and a visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Funeral services will take place at Neal Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery in Leoma, TN. Condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
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