Ottis Ray Dunning Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ottis Ray Dunning (McKenzie, Tennessee), departing on May 15, 2026 at the age of 90. Ottis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ottis Ray Dunning to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Ottis may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hillrie Dunning and Ramele Dunning; his brothers, Delmer Dunning and Jerrell Dunning; and his sister-in-law Sarah Dunning.
He is survived by: his wife Marie Kelly; his daughters, Dixie Jobe (Jimmy) of Dover, TN and Deveeda Clayton (Clay) of Hughes, AR.; his sister Audean Halley; and his grandsons, Billy Jobe (Michelle) of Mt. Pleasant, TN, Chris Jobe (Paula) of Dover, TN and Josh Jobe (Wendy) of Clarksville, TN..
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the McKenzie Funeral Home (1740 Cedar St, McKenzie, TN 38201). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.