Oscar "Ott" Edwin Boles, Jr.

Oscar "Ott" Edwin Boles, Jr., 89, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Elkin Assisted Living. Ott was born in Yadkin County on July 6, 1927 to Oscar Edwin Boles, Sr. and Beaulah Mayberry Boles. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School, served in the US Navy during World War II, and attended Mars Hill College. He went on to work at Chatham Manufacturing in Elkin, N.C. for over 45 years as an Industrial Engineer before retiring. He was a long time and faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Elkin. He was married to Rebecca Carter Boles of State Rd. N.C. for the past 25 years, who survives. Ott was a sports enthusiast and especially loved playing golf and spending time with his friends at Cedarbrook Country Club. He was a charter member of this club when it was organized in 1946. He was a faithful and loyal husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. His favorite scripture was Psalms 118:24 (This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.) It was obvious that Ott loved life and made the most of his days on Earth. He exposed his children to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Methodist Church which made a lasting impression upon their lives. Ott enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and family, and listening to gospel music. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed and forever cherished. In addition to Ott's wife Rebecca he is survived by his children; Kelly Edwin Boles, Allison D. (C.G.) Hicks; granddaughter India H. (Kip) Plitt; grandson Reid (Katelyn) Hallyburton; a brother Bill (Faye) Boles; a niece Beth B. (Greg) Mickey; a nephew Steve (Debbie) Boles. There will be a "Celebration of Life" service 11:00 AM Saturday October 15, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Elkin, N.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastors Mark Barden and John Attaway will conduct the services. Mr. Boles's body has been donated to Duke University Medical Department for research. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to SECU Mountain Valley Hospice Home of Yadkin 320 West Maple Street Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to thank the staff of Elkin Assisted Living for their loving care given to Ott during his time of sickness. Also thanks to Mountain valley Hospice and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Lastly a special thanks to Ott's wife Rebecca for her loving care and devotion during their years of marriage. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Boles family.