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Otis Whitlow Obituary

Otis Julian Whitlow, 92, of Ponchatoula, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025; service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at First United Methodist Church of Ponchatoula, 201 E. Pine St.; interment in Carter Cemetery; arrangements with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by The Daily Star on Sep. 25, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Otis Whitlow

Sep

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

201 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Sep

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

201 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Funeral services provided by:

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ponchatoula

100 W Magnolia St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

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Kathryn J. Martin

September 25, 2025

A remarkable man who made conversation a pleasure from his knowledge and many experiences.

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