Ronald L. Cotton, aged 85 years, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home in Luella.

He was born October 21, 1937 in Alex, Oklahoma, to Raymond Dillard Cotton and Bessie Mae (Edwards) Cotton. He attended Chickasha Oklahoma Schools and later served in the US Army.

Ronald married Joetta Jeanette Taylor in Colorado, on October 4, 1958.

For many years he worked the oilfields, starting at the bottom of the ladder before working his way up to be a driller and then a tool pusher.

Ronald was also good at construction, a trade he learned as a boy and young man from his father. He and Joetta built their own home in Chickasha.

He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers and motorcycle. When they were younger, It wasn't unusual for Ronald and Joetta to take off on cross county motorcycle trips.

Ronald and Joetta lived in Chickasha, Oklahoma for most of their married life before moving to Luella, Texas about 16 years ago, where they joined the First Baptist Church of Luella.

Surviving are his loving wife, Joetta Cotton; grandchildren, Michelle Loyd, Bradley Hicks, Daisy Cairns and Katie Johnston; brothers, Jerry Lee Cotton, Virgil Ray Cotton; sister, Lois Annette Niethammer; 8 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Peggy Sue Furia and Diana Renne Cairns.

A funeral service will be held 10 am, Thursday, February 9, at First Baptist Church of Luella, with Pastor Bobby Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at White Mound Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.waldofuneralhome.com .