Otis Lasseter

Otis 'George' Lasseter, 87, of Odessa, died on Friday, February 29, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 3, 2008 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland.Otis was born on January 10, 1921, in Thomas County, Georgia to Eva and Otis Lasseter, Sr. He married Alma Jereline Christmas July 12, 1942 in Mississippi.Otis grew up in Florida and Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a surgical technician. He was involved in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He moved to Odessa in the 1950's. He worked for JW Cooper Construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing and playing chess.Survivors include son, Randy Lasseter of Odessa; two daughters, Jan Lasseter of Kent, Washington and Jill Greer of Turnertown, Texas; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, and daughters, Sharon Mangum in 1996 and Carol Lasseter in 2005.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,