Birth date: Jun 2, 1944 Death date: Jul 15, 2021
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Hubert Johnny Ottinger passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15th 2021. Johnny was a long-time resident at Agape nursing home. He was a sweet man who always had a smile on his face and an occasional trick up his sleeve for the nurses. Johnny worked for many years in the Johnson City School Systems as a custodian and retired in 2002 after the passing of his wife, Cathy Ottinger. Johnny was a man of faith and lived his life serving others. He was a life-long member at the Johnson City Seventh Day Adventist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Johnny never met a stranger and had a smile for everyone he met. In his free time, Johnny loved going to auctions and finding trinkets and treasures for his family. He loved to brighten the lives of others by gifting them with one of his special finds. He was loved and adored by all who knew him. Johnny was a Nascar fan. Sunday was his day to spend time with the family and watch the races. He loved a nice meal, a good race, and a long nap in his recliner. Johnny will be missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Nelson Ottinger in 2002; his parents, Earl and Opal Murray Ottinger; a sister, Jearel Dale and a brother, Lester Gene Ottinger. Survivors include three children, Kim Wickerham and husband, Todd of Matthews, NC, Dallas Jimmy Johnson of Jonesborough and Terry Johnson and wife, Charity of Elizabethton; nieces and nephews, Troy Dale and wife, Rachel, Lisa Leonard and husband, Robert, Tony Ottinger, Lisa Parker and husband, Mark and Dawn Covad; grandchildren, Cathryn, Holden and Chase Wickerham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Lily and Zeke Johnson; also several great nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Johnny will be conducted at 1:30 PM Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Eden-Greenwood Cemetery, 1620 Mill Springs Road, Jonesborough with Pastor Rob Lechner officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. For those attending you are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:20 PM. Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City is serving the Ottinger family. 423-928-2245Read Obituary
Johnny was a genuine person who was an important member of the LBMS staff.He loved his school and took pride in what he did. I remember that he began to come to school at 5:30 am because I did when I found out that some children were dropped off at that time. He said “You can’t be here by yourself at this hour!”. Always thoughtful. Beverly Campbell, former principal at LBMS (Winchester, VA)
Dear Family, We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Johnny encouraged us with his smiles and his wisdom. He was not only a wonderful deacon in the church but he was also a caring Sabbath School secretary. He kept up with all of the membership in the Adventist Church when it was located on Holston Ave. He sent cards and bulletins to each of the members when they were absent from church to let them know that they were missed. He was a great missionary for Christ who has always thinking of others. He helped train new deacons by helping them get to know the church family better. We look forward to seeing him again in heaven very soon. May the Lord help you remember Johnny's smiles in the days ahead. Love, David and Sandra Holt
Dear friends. Johnny will be greatly missed. Known him most of my life and he always had a big smile on his face. So very very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace
