William G. “Bill” “Willie” Cotton, 82, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. The visitation will be held from 3-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 and from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Leesman Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Leesman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Palmier Cemetery in Columbia.