Dr. James Lauren Otis' Obituary
Dr. James Lauren Otis, 61, passed away March 14, 2012.?áHe was born November 12, 1950 in Hartford, CT to the late Alfred and Barbara (Rohmyer) Otis. James came to Lee County in 1991 from Dayton, Ohio and was a member of Safe Harbor Church.?áHe enjoyed golf, boating, traveling, growing orchids and mostly spending time with his family.?á He also loved his golden retrievers, Scarlett, Rhett and Molly. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 17 years, Maggie; son, Matthew Larlham and daughter, Laura Sparrow; grandchildren, Marley Larlham and Darian Sparrow; his brother, David Otis;?ánephews, Greg and Brian Warren; and nieces, Jennifer, Dana and?áAmy. A memorial service will be held on April 21, 2012 at 1:00pm at Riverside Church for his family, friends and colleagues.?á Those attending are asked to wear purple in his honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. James Otis Scholarship Fund c/o Fine Mark Bank and Trust, 12681 Creekside Lane, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.?á?áThis is a?ácollege fund for his granddaughters, Darian Leigh Sparrow and Marley Anne Larlham .?áCondolences may be left online at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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