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August 01, 1933 December 04, 2024
August 01, 1933 -- December 04, 2024

Elvis "Bo" Ottwell

Elvis “Bo” Ottwell, of Balch Springs, TX, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. He was 91. He was preceded in death by wife, “Polly” Stevens Ottwell, and, previous, wife, “Jackie” Webb Ottwell. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ray Ottwell, of Dallas. He is survived by two grandsons, Jason Ottwell, of Dallas, and Joshua Ottwell (Kayla), of San Diego, CA, granddaughter Jearlene Talbert (William), of College Station, and nine great-grandchildren.
Born in Dallas, TX, he was a Texan through and through. His work ethic began early, caddying for golfers as soon as he was big enough to carry the clubs. His commitment to a good day’s work continued through an over 40-year career at Merck Pharmaceuticals. He loved playing table games with family, coon hunting, and dinner promptly at 5 pm. If you knew him, you know he was kind-hearted, easy to love, and often stubborn. His candid nature didn’t leave much to wonder about. He loved a good hug, good groceries, and good company.
He was a member of the local Cowboy Church and leaves behind a host of loved ones, friends, and neighbors who will never forget his fierce independence, easy laugh, and frequent visits. His was a rare breed of toughness and gentleness that drew those around him closer together. He will be missed.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 7, from 2-4 pm, at the Eastgate Funeral Home, 12973 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Garland, TX 75041.
Service, immediately followed by interment, will be Monday, December 9 at 2 pm, at the Long Creek Baptist Church, 501 Long Creek Rd, Sunnyvale, Texas 75182.
 
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Long Creek Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, TX.
 
 
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Jannie Ottwell busby December 05, 2024

Family Greenville , Texas

I’m so sorry for a huge loss. He was a very unique personality. He always showed he cared.

Myra Byrd December 06, 2024

Cousin Grand Prairie , Texas

My thoughts & prayers are with his family, I've known Bo all my life and he was fun to be around and he definitely loved hugs, he will be greatly missed Love, Mousie Jane ( Myra Brumit Byrd)

Tim Vinci December 06, 2024

friend Prosper , Texas

Elvis was the best. I wont ever forget the fun we had together on our Casino trips. He LOVED playing the slots. We always had a great time and I have fond memories of those trips. RIP, Papaw

Sharon Wilson December 06, 2024

Cousin Sulphur Springs , Texas

Prayers for your families during this time of mourning. Bo was the same age as my mother and he loved coming to visit her. He had a great sense of humor and always came to family events. He will be missed but remembered fondly!

Debbie Ottwell December 06, 2024

Cousin Greenville , Texas

Cousin Bo will always have a special place in mine and Jimmy's boys, Matt and Jordan's , hearts. Memories of coon hunting, fishing and his visits to Buckner Plumbing when we all worked there are abundant. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie, Matt and Jordan Ottwell (from the RC Ottwell branch of the family).

Dulcinea Odom December 06, 2024

Neighbor Balch Springs , Texas

Met Bo through my life mate Jerry Reid. Bo would come over and sit on the front porch visiting. He would pop up and say he had to go, never staying long. When he found out Jerry had cancer he wanted to mow his field for him. He was a very nice ok Texan for sure and will be very much missed on our street.

DeAnn Murphy December 07, 2024

Friend from church Mesquite , Texas

Just would like to offer my deepest condolences and prayers for the family.he was a great inspiration to all who came into his view.very much loved by everyone at the church we will miss him so.god bless yall

Carl and Marie Riley December 08, 2024

Family Pearland , Texas

We are so sorry about Bo’s passing. We never personally knew him, but feel like we have known him our entire lives from all of the stories we have heard. He was a good man and will be missed terribly. Heaven is a much better place with Bo there!

JD Butler December 08, 2024

Friend Henderson , Texas

Will surely miss your smile and friendship through Merck. RIP my friend