Melvyn Lazelle Ottinger Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Melvyn Lazelle Ottinger of Dalton, Georgia. Melvyn, born on February 5, 1940, passed away on July 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reuben Ottinger and Beulah Ottinger. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Ann Ottinger (Ziegler); his children, Mandy Floyd (Jay) and Mark Ottinger (Tona); his grandchildren, Justin Floyd (Maxi Riese), Madison Floyd, Camden Ottinger, Mackie Ottinger, Dax Ottinger, Griffin Ottinger, Mae Ottinger and Mallie Landis (Caden); and his sister Jo Suggs.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Empowered to Connect and/or the Melvyn and Marilyn Ottinger Basketball Scholarship at Dalton State College, and/or First Baptist Church (Attn: Wednesday Night Meals). Click Here to Donate to Empowered to Connect.
