Bobby Ling, age 86, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at NMMC, Tupelo, MS. Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Blair Cemetery on Wolfe Road near Gattman, MS. Bro. Charles Wharton to officiate. Visitation will be held at Otts Funeral Home on Saturday just prior to the service from 11:30 until 12:30pm.

Pallbearers: Eric Ling, Justin Ling, Colby Ling, Landon Rye, Robbie Ling

Mr. Bobby Ling was born September 16, 1938 in Gattman, MS, to the late Stonewall Ling and the late Ellie Easter Ling. Mr. Ling was a graduate of Greenwood Springs School and attended trade school in Hamilton, MS. Bobby served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, yard work, and bird watching. Bobby was member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survived By:

Wife: Linda Ling, Gattman, MS

Son: Dewayne (Melissa) Ling, Smithville, MS

Sisters: Mary Alice (Dean) Price, Sulligent, AL

Doris (Clinton) Thompson, Shannon, MS.

Grandchildren: Eric Ling, Justin (Jessica) Ling, Colby Ling, Landon Rye, Robbie Ling

Great Grandchildren: 7

Preceded in Death By:

Parents: Stonewall and Ellie Easter Ling

Great Grandson: Liam Rye