Obituary Adrian Darnelle Cotton Sr. was born on March 1, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, to his loving mother, Redonna Faye Tharpe. He was lovingly raised by both his mother and father, Pleasant Tharpe. Adrian attended church during his childhood and was educated in the Detroit Public School system, where he also enjoyed participating in sports. Adrian was known for his kind, generous, and fun-loving spirit. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, especially the elder ...