James M. Otto

James Otto Obituary

James Marshall Otto
June 7, 1937 – February 12, 2011
Raleigh
James Marshall Otto, 73, of Raleigh, died Saturday. He was born in Johnston County to the late Edgar Bodo Otto and Bertie Jones Otto. He worked with Thompson Dental Company for 47 years, serving as corporate manager of equipment. Marshall was a member of Garner FWBC, and veteran of the Navy serving on the USS Destroyer Wren. He was also preceded in death by a brother Horace Otto.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Norris Otto, of Raleigh; sons, Larry and wife, Jean Otto, of Raleigh; Chris and wife, Pam Otto, of Raleigh; Kent and wife, Nickie Otto, of Montreat, NC; grandchildren, Josh and wife, Whitney, Dean and wife, Jenifer, Noah and wife, Beth, Jason, Zack, Landon, Luke and Anna; great-granddaughters, Emma, Kaylee, Bella, and Anna; brother, Charlie; sisters, Jewell and Jo Ann; and special nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be held 12:30 PM, Tuesday, at Temple Baptist Church, 1417 Clifton St, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service in the Family Life Center at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. Online condolences may be sent to www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News & Observer on Feb. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Otto

11 Entries

Carolyn Southard

February 17, 2011

I worked with Marshall at Thompson Dental. He was a sweet man who made every day brighter with his laugh and grandfatherly ways. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharon Evans

February 15, 2011

Mrs. Otto, Larry, Chris, and Kent:
We pray that God will sustain you with His perfect peace during this part of the journey you are on. Your family has been such a blessing to me over the years and a source of lots of spiritual growth. Thank you for being God's vessel in my life!! Mr. Otto, in his own humor always seemed to find a smile or joke when visiting with you. He was open for teasing, although I did not treat him as bad as Sam Mills did (HA!). May you rest and continue to grieve in a healthy way. Thank you for the honor of allowing Temple Baptist Church to continue to be a special church family and to minister to you during this time. We will stay in touch. May God show you blessings even in the midst of heartache!!

Love in Christ
Sharon and Billy Evans

Louise Bizzell

February 14, 2011

Dear Chris and family,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God bless you with sweet and happy memories to sustain your family during your time of sorrow.
With love,
Pete and Louise Bizzell

February 14, 2011

Dear Linda,Larry,Chris & Kent,
My love and prayers for you as you move through this time of loss for you and gain for Marshall. You've always felt like part of our family with all the children memories of fun .We are blessed to have you as our special friends all these years.
Love, Dot Mills

Don Rucho

February 14, 2011

Marshall was a good dental man and a quality person. I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Larry and Anne Reece

February 14, 2011

Dear Linda and family, Larry worked with Marshall for more than forty years and remembers him fondly. We are sorry for your loss and will remember all of you in our prayers.

February 14, 2011

Dear Linda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Marshall has been such a comfort to Mac and me for the past two years while we struggled through Mac's illiness. Mac and Marshall have been friends for many years and had many laughs and good times together. I do believe they are up there looking out for us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Linda Gibson

Billy & Janet Pilkington

February 14, 2011

Dear Linda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Marshall. He was a dear friend of mine since 1950. We also worked together for many years at Thompson Dental Co. We could always count on Marshall. I pray that you can find comfort in the Lord.

Mark & Sam (Sandra) Sheldon

February 14, 2011

Remembering Mr. Otto with love and a smile. Lots of interesting and fun visits over the years, and he endured them with patience. Thanking the Lord for him and his family.

Dale Sarjeant

February 14, 2011

To Linda and all the children and grandchildren and great granddaughters of Marshall, we have lost a very dear friend to many of us who have called the dental profession, "a career". Marshall guided so many of us and mentored us in his wonderfully fathering style. With Marshall, we always knew where we stood, but whatever the moment, it came with respect and love. I will forever cherish the wisdom and humor that was so much a part of his bearing. Thank you for sharing Marshall with all of us for so many years. He will be remembered and revered for each of us forever. Prayerfully, Dale Sarjeant

Jimmy Kimbrell

February 14, 2011

Marshall was a Great friend for 23 years while I was employed at Thompson Dental. I could always depend on him when I needed help. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Be at Peace Marshall Otto.

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