Kenneth Halder Cotten, age 79 of Sanford, died Monday (11/9/2020) at his home.  He was born in Chatham County on February 18, 1941, son of the late Halder Morris Cotten and Virginia Markham Cotten.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Kenny owned and operated Cotten's Garage for many years and was a member of Shallow Well Church.  Graveside memorial service will be conducted at 2pm Saturday at Shallow Well Church Cemetery with Rev. Donald Thompson officiating.  Surviving is his wife Sandra Watson Cotten of the home.  Son, Kenneth Scott Cotten and wife Leslie of Sanford, NC.  Sisters, Faye Cotten Cameron and husband Cecil of Sanford, NC and Barbara Cotten McCoy and husband Paul of New Hill, NC.  Grandchildren, Lindsay Cotten, Jeremy Cotten, Sarah Roth and Ethan Roth.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Shallow Well Church, 1220 Broadway Road, Sanford, NC 27330.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.