Otis Larry McIlwain

Otis Larry McIlwain, age 63, born on January 1, 1954, passed away at his residence on November 11, 2017. He was a native of Alabama and a resident of Tibbie, AL. Larry and his wife Joyce were married for 34 years. He was employed at Mississippi Department of Corrections for 10 years as a correction officer. Larry enjoyed working in his garden and canning anything he could. His friends called him the "Watermelon Man". He also enjoyed working with his cows and sheep.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Tibbie Baptist Church.

Survivors

Wife

Joyce Byrd McIlwain ~ Tibbie, AL

Sisters

Yvonne Melder ~ Glenmora, LA

Marilyn Parnell ~ Tibbie, AL

Mary Alice (Wayne) Whiteley ~ Turnerville, AL

Preceded in Death by:

Parents ~ William Otis McIlwain and Alice Delma McIlwain

Brother ~ James William (Jimmy) McIlwain

Sister ~ Bonnie Parnell

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