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OTUS CARROLL

Otus Carroll, 87, Rocky Top, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2019, at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. Otus loved races and Ford cars.

He was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church, and enjoyed his Bible study classes at Clinch River Baptist Church in Rocky Top.

Otus was preceded in death by: Parents, King and Mattie Carroll; wife, Reba Carroll; brother, Clayburn Carroll; and sister, Edna Bratcher.

He is survived by: Sisters, Georgia Jobe and husband Johnny of Rocky Top, and Helen Bowlin and husband Ralph of Fratersville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Otus’ family received his friends from 5–7 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2020, with his funeral following at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Rev. Larry Webster officiating.

His interment and graveside service were at Oak Grove cemetery in Rocky Top, at 3 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at jonesmortuaryllc.com