John Dale Otey

A graveside service for John Dale Otey, age 85, of Cement, Oklahoma, will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Laverty Cemetery.  Eddie Cox, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will officiate.  Interment will be under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

John Dale Otey, known to many as Dale, was born on August 17, 1936, south of Verden, the son of Leonard and Ruby Otey.  He died at his home in Cement on January 21, 2022.

Dale lived in Cement for most of his life.  Everyone has a gift and he was a naturally-gifted automotive mechanic.  Over the years, he worked on and/or diagnosed problems for many of his friends, family, and acquaintances.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Wyatt, brothers Jay Otey, Vaughn Otey, Larry Otey, and Delbert Otey.
He is survived by sisters-in-law Freida Michael of Ardmore, Phyllis Otey of Chickasha, Janet Otey of Maysville, and numerous nieces and nephews.