Born March 26, 1948 in McDowell County, NC, he was the son of the late Wayne Curtis Dillingham and Ossie Beatrice Harvey Dillingham.
Ott retired from Prysmian (formerly Alcatel) and was a veteran of the US Navy; in recent years, many knew him through his ownership in Pelican’s Snoballs in Hickory and his involvement in Newton Downtown Development Association. He was an avid Newton-Conover Red Devil and UNC Tar Heel fan and enjoyed golfing, photography, and trips to Cherokee. He also enjoyed going on cruises and traveling with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia Elaine Dillingham; grandson, Aaron Dillingham; and brothers, Don Dillingham, Jerry Dillingham, and Dennis Dillingham.
Survivors include his sons, Jeff Dillingham and wife Tracy of Greer, SC, Pastor Jason Dillingham and wife Deborah of Maiden, NC, and Amol Parage and wife Omana of Chandrapur, India; brother, Jack Dillingham and wife Linda of Morganton, NC; sister, Frances D. McNeely of Marion, NC; grandchildren, Kyle Dillingham, Tobi Hart, Joshua Dillingham, Isaac Dillingham, Jacob Dillingham, Rachel Dillingham, Jeremy Parage, and Jonathan Parage; and great-grandchildren, Addi, Kadence, Kealen, Jasper, Kyler, and Liam.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory, NC, with Pastor Jason Dillingham officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Full Contact Christian Ministries, 1964 10th Street Place, NW, Hickory, NC 28601.
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