Everett Clyde "Cotton" German

Everett Clyde “Cotton” German, 89, of Birchwood, TN passed away on December 17, 2017. He was born on November 3, 1928 to the late Everett C. German Sr. and Jessie Maude German. Cotton was a lifelong resident of this area and a diesel mechanic by trade. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Iceland during the Korean war. He was of the Church of God faith. Cotton was a tremendous mechanic and excellent handyman who could fix anything. He loved working on cars, but most importantly, loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his infant brother, Kenneth German.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 64 years, Phyllis German; three children: Pamela Cofer (Dennis), Chris German (Kim), and Amy Lemons (Danny); sisters: Wava Patterson, Wilma Pickel of Chickamauga, GA, and Kaye Steadman of Rock Springs, GA; grandchildren: Casey Cofer, Emily German, Kristie German, and Jennifer Lemons; great grandchildren: Averi Pearson, Thea Pearson, and Camden Calhoun. In addition to these, Cotton leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10:00am-12:00pm on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00pm at the funeral home on Wednesday with Rev. Guinn Greene officiating. Interment will follow the service at McInturff Cemetery.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Cotton or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the German family with these arrangements.