CUNDIFF JR., OTHA GREENE, aka J.R. age 91, of Holly, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents the late Otha Greene Sr. and the late Bernice Alberta Cundiff (nee Pilkington); beloved husband of the late Norma Jean Elizabeth Cundiff (nee Gardener); cherished father of Cathy (Aaron) Bouchard and the late Danny Lee Cundiff; proud grandfather of Charles Kirk Jr. and Carin (Mike) Hook and great grandfather of Miller Kirk and Wyatt Hook; preceded in death by siblings Sydney Lee, Lillian Francis, and Mildred Lucille. Otha spent his youth in Louisville, Kentucky where he attended school and worked as a young man to help support his family. That is where he met the love of his life Norma and would later marry her in 1954. Together they made a venture north for better opportunities and to begin a family, that venture eventually landed them in Lake Orion Michigan. In 1956 they were blessed with the birth of their daughter Cathy. Otha worked as a carpenter for local 998 for 30 years while raising his family. After retirement, Otha and Norma used his skills to build themselves their retirement home in Holly, which he was proud of. He loved to spend time with his family and reminisce of old times and tell jokes. He always had a funny line or two to cheer up your day. He also loved golf and bowling as well as riding his lawn mower around and caring for his property. He is loved by many and will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at COATS FUNERAL HOME – WATERFORD. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 from 4-8 PM. Burial to follow at Drayton Plains cemetery.
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