Wayne Thomas Cotton

On a routine morning in Kingston, Tennessee, the life of a dedicated public servant was tragically cut short in a brazen and violent escape. Wayne Thomas 'Cotton' Morgan, a 56-year-old male correctional officer, was fatally shot on August 9, 2005, outside the Roane County Courthouse. Morgan, a man known for his kindness and respect for others, had served with the Tennessee Department of Corrections for 28 years and was only two years away from retirement. A veteran of the Vietnam War and a recip ...

Wayne Thomas “Cotton” Morgan (1948-2005) - Mémorial Find a Grave