Harry David Cotten, 71, of Butler passed away Thursday evening in Butler Memorial Hospital following an illness.

Born Aug. 1, 1942, in Franklin Township, he was the son of the late Festis and Nellie Sagar Cotten.

Harry was retired from the Butler School District, where he started in the custodial department and ended his career in the maintenance department.

He enjoyed camping and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Cotten, who he married June 25, 1983; his children, Richard (Susan) Cotten, Shelia (Steve) Smith, William (Tammy) Christy, Jodi (David) Roman and Robert; many grandchildren; his sister, Grace Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Pam Cotten, and many brothers and sisters.

COTTEN — Private services for Harry David Cotten, who died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, were at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main St., Prospect. Interment was in Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mt. Chestnut.Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15237 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria VA 22312.For more information or to leave an online tribute go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.