1940
Otis Scarver
2024
Otis Scarver
August 23, 1940 — April 25, 2024
He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and joined Marianna AME Church in Clayton, Alabama. Otis received his early education in Alabama at Marianna Elementary School and Barbour County Training School. After graduating from High School Otis relocated to Chicago, II for a better life.
Soon after moving to Chicago he met and married Emma L Owens and to this union 7 children were born.
Otis worked at Horween Leather Company for over 40 years, working his way up to Supervisor of the Shipping Department. He was well liked and respected by his co-workers and bosses. He retired from his position in 2009.
Otis was a member of Original Providence Baptist Church and was active on the Adult Usher Board and sang in the Men's Choir until his health failed.
Otis leaves to cherish his memories: His loving, devoted wife of 63 years, Emma; daughters, Brenda (Michael) of Kearney, Nebraska, Linda (Carl Sr), and Loretta(Kelly) of Chicago, Illinois; sons, Otis Jr and Randy of Chicago, Illinois; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren; sisters, Jessie Henry, Emma Davis and Ruth Stevenson (Campbell) of Chicago, Illinois; brothers, Charles (Jean) of Midway, Alabama and Benjamin of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews,
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, May 3, 2024
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Smith & Thomas Funeral Home
Viewing
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Original Providence Baptist
Funeral Service
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Original Providence Baptist
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