Theodore Ernest Cotton, age 54, of Lithonia, died January 26, 2022. Born in Lithonia to Fletcher, and Frances Cotton, he attended Stoneview Elementary School and was a graduate of Lithonia High School class of 1985. Ted was a member of Redan Baptist Church and worked as a warehouse manager for Teal Marketing. He enjoyed building, and painting model ships, and collecting WWII games. His sons said he was an "Absolutely loving father." Ted enjoyed spending time with those he cared about. Ted was a good son who cared for his mother for over 30 years, before passing away. He loved his daughter, sons and grandson. A service was held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Commerce, Georgia.