Obituary: Odis V. Mooty Sr.

Odis V. Mooty Sr., beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to all, passed away peacefully to join his departed loved ones in Heaven on Nov. 15, 2022. Odis was born on Aug. 31, 1929, in Eldorado, Arkansas, to Sam and Rosa Mooty.

He is survived by his son, Odis V. Mooty Jr. (Marsha); daughter, Terri Marbais (Joe); son-in-law, David Young; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delores; daughter, Sandra; and all of his beloved siblings. 

He lived a long and active life and left this world a better place. He was known for his quick wit, charming smile and mischievous twinkle in his eye. His positive outlook and sense of humor remained with him until the end. Though his body was frail and tired, his spirit was full of grateful appreciation for every new day and God’s many blessings. He devoted his life to serving the Lord and teaching his family those values.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Ave., Ocoee, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Starke Lake Baptist Church Benevolence Fund in his memory, PO Box 520, Ocoee, FL 34761. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremation.