Dennis “Cotton” Vinson, 74, of Franklin passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Paul Vinson and Eva Pauline Angel Vinson. After graduation he joined the Marines. He served in Vietnam in the HMM 163. He remained active with members of HMM 163 his entire life. Dennis was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Smoky Mountain Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, and National Rifle Association (NRA). He was a former member of Boy Scouts of America. Dennis enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, and being outdoors.

He is survived by his brothers, Doug Vinson, of Conover, NC, Paul Vinson, of Gainesville, GA, and Keith Vinson, of Franklin; three nephews; two nieces; one great-nephew; and three great-nieces.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, November 3 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Tommy Fouts will officiate. Military Honors will be performed by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com