Otis was born in Lufkin, TX to Guy and Christine Honeycutt and had a younger brother named James. After Otis graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA, he joined the Army and became a Military Police Officer at Killeen Base. In 1962, Otis met the love of his life, Amber and together they had two beautiful children, Casey and Felecia. They were married for 11 years.
After the military, Otis attended an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and became a journeyman working commercial jobs in Houston and throughout the country. Years later, he became the Assistant Business Agent for the Houston Electrical Workers Union, IBEW Local 716.
When he was a boy, Otis loved spending time with his grandparents roaming the woods and shooting guns, so after retiring, he bought a hundred acres of woods in East Texas. He worked on clearing and developing the land with the help of his beloved dog, Cesar. While living on the farm, he got right with the Lord again and became a devoted member of Pennington Baptist Church. He was an avid gun and knife collector, as well as a lifetime member of the N.R.A.
After 40 years, Otis and Amber were reunited in their 'second chance romance' and enjoyed life in Crockett and Houston. They loved spending time with their grandchildren, Austin, Tucker, Samuel, and Emma until his decline in health.
Otis was a friend to many and loved his kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was a colorful character with lots of stories and a great sense of humor. You always knew where you stood with him.
Otis fought the good fight and kept his faith. We celebrate the bravest man we know, the man God always intended him to be, an example of God's perfect Grace.
A memorial service honoring Otis was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Pennington Baptist Church, 6828 FM2781, Pennington, TX 75856 Phone: (936) 638-4311
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