Ottis Black

BLACK, Ottis, age 86, of Kettering passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Kettering Hospital. His loving and devoted wife Sally of 62 years and other family members were by his side. He was born January 6, 1922, to Mitchell and Lissie (Howard) Black in Morehead, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters; Barbara Jones, Clona Flannery, Hazel Kidd, and Traxie Calim, brothers; Edgar, Roy Madison, Berlin, Ernest, Lemuel, and Claude Black. Ottis is survived by his sisters; Lillian Kidd of Morehead, KY, Eula Mae Flanery of Springfield, OH, brother; Alfred (Ellen) Black of New Carlisle, OH. Ottis and Sally had no children of their own, but many nieces and nephews who were loving and caring. One especially is Gene and Phyllis Flannery, and their children, who are great care givers. Ottis served his country with honor and distinction in WW II and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. He later worked at NCR for 32 years retiring on April 1, 1977. Ottis was a avid gardener, fisherman, golfer, and photographer. He was loved by family, neighbors, and many friends. He was very patriotic and supported several veterans groups, especially the Disabled American Veterans. Being one himself, his wishes would be in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P, O, Box 145447, Cincinnati, OH 45250-5447. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Friday at the funeral home, Rev. Donald Frye officiating with burial in Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, OH. Mrs. Black would like to say a big thank you to the Doctors and Nurses who cared tenderly for Ottis at Kettering Hospital and Lincoln Park Manor. For other remembrances and condolences please visit our website at www.routsong.com

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
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