Otto C. Smith

Otto C. Smith, age 94, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Gilmer Addition of Sulligent City Cemetery. Bro. Scott Stokes to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Pallbearers: Jeff Minor, Steve Minor, Phil Frye, and Keith Frye

Otto was born on January 28, 1931 in Lamar County, AL to the late James Henry "Jim" Smith and the late Minnie Buckridge Smith. He retired from Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. He worked his entire professional career as a lineman and electrician for companies such as TVA, working in 13 states over a period of 42 years. Otto loved the outdoors, especially going fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He was married to his loving wife, Willie Dee Smith, for 75 years on 12/25/2025. His family will never forget his faithful dedication to them and his humble and kind heart.

Survived By:

Wife: Willie Dee Smith, Sulligent, AL

Son: Jimmy C. Smith (Regina), Murfreesboro, TN

Daughter: Angela Zelman (Ted), Naples, FL

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Jim and Minnie Smith

Siblings: Isom Guyton, Rubin Guyton, Vardamen Guyton, John B. Guyton,

Archie Guyton, Daisy Guyton, Ivan Guyton, Gertrude Guyton, Robert Smith,

Andrew Smith, John Smith, Bessie Smith, Ellis Smith

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Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing