Argentra Cotton served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Argentra served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Correctional Officer Argentra Cotton was stabbed to death by a maximum security inmate in the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi. The inmate had escaped from his cell-block and stabbed Officer Cotton to death with a shank. The inmate attacked Officer Cotton from behind and stabbed him several times in the neck and back. Another officer was able to draw the inmate's attention away from Officer Cotton long enough for Officer Cotton to escape into the control tower. The inmate was taken into custody a short time later. Officer Cotton was transported to Bolivar County Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The suspect was charged with Officer Cotton's murder and was sentenced to death.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Cotton served with the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Thank you for your service to the people of Mississippi. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Cotton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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