Otis L. Smith III Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Otis L. Smith III of Hamilton, New York, born in Utica, New York, who passed away on November 18, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Otis Smith and Catherine Smith (Holihan); and his brothers, Robert and Brian Smith. He is survived by: his wife Jean Dreimiller; his children, Karen Pierson (Jeff), Kathy Smith (Shawn Daley), Beth Gerling (Jim), Maureen Gray (Bob), Amy Kochem (Bunk) and Otie IV (Erin); his grandchildren, Jeffery, Emily Pierson, Alex, Tyler, Max Gerling, Hannah, Jane, Nora Gray, Tess, Gretta Kochem, Addison and Otie Smith V; his great grandchildren, Ava and Ben Pierson; and his stepgreat-granddaughter Olivia Tucci. He is also survived by numerous brother and sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Otie's name may be made to Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, 475 Dickson Avenue NW, Marietta, GA, 30064, where he was lovingly cared for by the incredibly compassionate staff in his final days.
