Otis Ray McFarlin, 73 years, 6 months, 23 days old, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.
Otis was born November 7, 1949 in Ava, MO to Robert Clinton and Phyllis Joyce (Keeton) McFarlin.
Otis was a 1967 graduate of Ava High School.
On September 2, 1972 Otis and Sheila Degase were united in marriage at Ava, MO and together were blessed with two children, Tracy and Marianne. Otis and Sheila lived in Wasola area for several years. Otis owned and operated his mechanic shop in Ava called Mac’s Garage for many years. He enjoyed visiting with people and adored his grandchildren. Sometimes he could be ornery and he loved to tell stories. He recently was led to the Lord and saved!
Otis was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Kenny Stout; his sister, Arlene Goforth and two brothers, Roger and Randy.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila; son, Tracy McFarlin and daughter, Marianne Stout; three grandchildren, Caleb McFarlin, Chandler Stout and Kymberly Clements; 10 great granddaughters, Kaidon, Zoey, Elena, Kynley, Evelyn, Alice, Penelope, Kinsley, Jayden and Annie; brothers, Robert D. McFarlin, Clint McFarlin, Richard McFarlin, Ronald McFarlin, Francis McFarlin, Phillip McFarlin, Larry McFarlin and Terry McFarlin; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Otis will be Monday, June 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Mo with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 4th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. in the Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Buddy Boyd. Memorials may be made to the family as a Love Offering to help on services.
Funeral Service
Monday, June 5, 2023
10:00 AM
407 N Mansfield Rd
Ava, MO 65608
