Samuel Ozell Gist, 82, of Killen, AL, passed away at his home on April 17, 2024. Ozell was retired from Reynold’s Aluminum and was a proud United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Church Of Christ faith and also a member of American Legion Post #146 in Loretto, TN. Ozell is survived by: Son: Michael Gist Sister: Frances Cain Brother: Steve Gist (Brenda) Grandchildren: Taylor Jones (Jackson), Zane Gist, & Brody Myrick Great-grandchildren (who Ozell especially loved) : Dawson Jones and Dutton Jones Brother-In-Law: Jimmy Phillips Numerous Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by: Parents: Leonard Gist and Gladys Jones Gist Sisters: Movaline Young, Lucille Gladney, and Debbie Phillips There will be a graveside service for Ozell on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Shiloh Cemetery with full military honors with Tom Reeves officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to American Legion Post #146 in Loretto, TN in Ozell’s memory.
