James Ray Ottinger passed away in Victoria, Texas, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 93.  He was born in Pecos, Texas of October 24, 1930 to Leonard Ray Ottinger and Goldie Pearl Glaspy.

James served in the Army during the Korean War. At 93, he still wore his Korean War veteran cap proudly. After serving in the Army, he became a Quality Assurance Specialist in the Civil Service division at Kelly AFB until his retirement. His passions in life were his family, restoring old cars and fishing. After retirement, he moved to a small cabin on Lake Medina which he absolutely loved and began spending more time traveling (never letting the grass grow under his feet).

James is survived by his children, James Ottinger (Terri), Cherryl Meggs, Rusel Ottinger and Carlene Lemke (Milam); 14 grandchildren, Wesley Ottinger, Sarah Ottinger, John Ottinger, Misty Meggs, Christal Meggs, Courtney Ottinger, Jon Ottinger, Cassandra Rios, Brandon Ottinger, Dustin Rathke (Angie), Kyron Lemke, Madison Lemke, Tyler Lemke and Symphony Lemke; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Ottinger, Carson Ottinger, Lincoln Ottinger, Faith Meggs, Tristan Meggs, Ava Alderman, Brad Anzo, Lily Ottinger, Lewis Ottinger, Devlin Rios, Raulie Rios and Laney Rios, and siblings James Gurno, Harry Gurno, Mary Ann Gurno and Linda Meuth.

He was preceded in death by his father and step mother Leonard Ray Ottinger and Annie (Simmons) Ottinger, his mother Goldie Pearl Glaspy.; his brother George Charlon Gurno, and son-in-law, Lewis Meggs.

A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Rutledge Cemetery, in Poteet, starting at 1:00 pm.

For anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family, share memories or sign the online guestbook you may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com .

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center, 1005 Mallette Drive, Victoria, Texas 77904.