Bobby Ling, age 86, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at NMMC, Tupelo, MS. Graveside services with Military Honors and burial, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025at 1:00pm from the Blair Cemetery on Wolfe Road near Gattman, MS. Bro. Charles Wharton to officiate. Visitation will be held at Otts Funeral Home on Saturday just prior to the service from 11:30 until 12:30pm.
Mr. Bobby Ling was born September 9, 1938 in Gattman, MS, to the late Stonewall Ling and the late Ellie Easter Ling. Mr. Ling was a graduate of Greenwood Springs School and attended trade school in Hamilton, MS. Bobby served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, yard work, and bird watching. Bobby was member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survived By:
Wife: Linda Ling, Gattman, MS
Son: Dewayne (Melissa) Ling, Smithville, MS
Sisters: Mary Alice (Dean) Price, Sulligent, AL
Doris (Clinton) Thompson, Shannon, MS.
Grandchildren: Eric Ling, Justin (Jessica) Ling, Colby Ling, Landon Rye, Robbie Lee
Great Grandchildren: 7
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Stonewall and Ellie Easter Ling
Great Grandson: Liam Rye
