Charles Layton Cotten, 91, of Hendersonville died Dec. 1.He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruby Mai Cotten. He is survived by his children, Danny Cotten of Nashville, Pam (David) Connell of Marietta, Ga., Rickey Cotten of Nashville, Alan (Marsha) Cotten of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Brent (Angie) Cotten, Shea Cotten, Michael Howell, Kristen (Nathan) Garroway, Amy (Alex) McKinlay, Adam (Emily) Connell, Chris (Hannah) Cotten; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Additionally, he is survived by one brother, Harold Clifton Cotten of Manchester.Mr. Cotten was born Nov. 19, 1924, in Rock Island, the son of Charlie and Mary Lou Cotten.