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Bobby Ling

1938 - 2025

Bobby Ling obituary, 1938-2025, Sulligent, AL

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent

4255 Highway 278 West

Sulligent, Alabama

Bobby Ling Obituary

Bobby Ling, age 86, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at NMMC, Tupelo, MS. Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Blair Cemetery on Wolfe Road near Gattman, MS. Bro. Charles Wharton to officiate. Visitation will be held at Otts Funeral Home on Saturday just prior to the service from 11:30 until 12:30pm. Pallbearers: Eric Ling, Justin Ling, Colby Ling, Landon Rye, Robbie Ling Mr. Bobby Ling was born September 16, 1938 in Gattman, MS, to the late Stonewall Ling and the late Ellie Easter Ling. Mr. Ling was a graduate of Greenwood Springs School and attended trade school in Hamilton, MS. Bobby served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, yard work, and bird watching. Bobby was member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survived By: Wife: Linda Ling, Gattman, MS Son: Dewayne (Melissa) Ling, Smithville, MS Sisters: Mary Alice (Dean) Price, Sulligent, AL Doris (Clinton) Thompson, Shannon, MS. Grandchildren: Eric Ling, Justin (Jessica) Ling, Colby Ling, Landon Rye, Robbie Ling Great Grandchildren: 7 Preceded in Death By: Parents: Stonewall and Ellie Easter Ling Great Grandson: Liam Rye To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Bobby Ling, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by WTVA on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Melissa Ling

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He was a quiet man, but had a strong shoulder for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him..

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