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1948
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2026
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Otis Walston Obituary
Funeral service 12:00 pm Monday, January 19, 2026 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, 320 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Rev. Nehemiah Smith, Pastor, and Rev. Thomas R. Green, officiating. Entombment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church.
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Rochelle Nightengale
January 19, 2026
“My peace I leave with you. No more pain or suffering.” Otis, it hit hard when I received the text message from Helyn regarding you leaving us. All I could think of is the fun times. Shedded a few tears later than some smiles. I had your children laughing at some of your saying just last night. Really going to miss you. For we know that God makes no mistakes but we hope to see you on the other side. Rest easy!
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Lynn Comstock
January 16, 2026
Otis, I apologize for my phone's spellcheck for misspelling your name in my earlier post. I have very fond memories of you in my band classes and also of your grandmother, Ms Elsie. Again, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I am praying for you and your family.
Lynn Comstock
January 15, 2026
Outs, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
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