Otis Lavelle Bohanon

Nahunta - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Otis Lavelle Bohanon, 77 of Nahunta on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born on January 24, 1949, to the late Willie Lavelle Bohanon and Julia Bell Stokes. Otis was a lifelong resident of Nahunta who loved his community and friends. His passions were proving he was right (lol), traveling and making memories with his family. He was devoted to God, family and his late wife of 50 years, Patsy Bohanon. Otis is also preceded in death by two sisters Mildred Moody and Donna Causey and a grandchild Kyle Perkins.

Survivors include his son Bo Bohanon (Cathy); his two daughters Shelley and Wendy Bohanon; a son in law Tim Maki; his girlfriend Anita Johns; his grandchildren Shawn Perkins, Dustin Lyons, Shyanne and Nathan Fowler, Christian Wolfe, Brittney, Bailey and Evan Bohanon; a brother Gary "Teagle" Bohanon; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 am at Hickox Praise and Worship.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 am at the church officiated by Rev. Otis Johns.

Burial will be a New Hope Cemetery immediately following the service.

Pallbearers include Bo Bohanon, Shawn Perkins, Tim Maki, Danny Jackson, J.J. Johns and David Combee.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.