Otis Statham Jr.

Published 10:35 am Friday, June 5, 2015

Otis Statham Jr. was greeted in heaven by his parents, Otis Statham, Sr. and Alice Statham of Bogalusa, La., and his beloved and loyal pet, Ebony, Wednesday, June 3, 2015.  He was 84.

A member of First United Methodist Church of Amory and a graduate of LSU, Otis was a man of many talents, whose life led him from playing football and baseball to the U.S. Air Force and into a career in engineering.

He was a retired employee of Midland Container of Flowood. He was known for his vast intelligence, witty humor and quickness to offer his support and wisdom to those in need. The importance of his family was evident in all he did.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his at-home caregivers who were constantly joining in on his jokes.

Survivors include his wife, Kathi Keen Statham of Vicksburg; a brother, Charles “Sonny” Statham; a sister, June Rayburn; three sons, Otis Statham, III, Christopher Statham, Mike Statham; a daughter, Danielle Keen Worley; 11 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Caruthers officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.

Pallbearers will be Mackie Keller, Brandon Vanderford, Dusty Keen, Wilson Hyland, John Watson and Charles “Chuck” Statham II.  Honorary pallbearers will be Arminie Boggan, Tammy Keller, James Hodges, Drussel Bailey, James A. Keen, Jr.