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Otis Bernard Walston

08/30/1948 - 01/11/2026

Obituary For Otis Bernard Walston

Otis B. Walston 77, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Funeral service 12:00 pm Monday, January 19, 2026 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, 320 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC. 27804 Rev. Nehemiah Smith, Pastor and Rev. Thomas R. Green, officiating. Entombment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church.

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Mere Words Can Not Describe Your Physical Journey On This Earth But You Most Definitely Left Plenty Of Your DNA So Your Legacy Is Safe!!! The Walston Family & Empire Have Helped To Transform The Lives Of Many People For Decades Of Time. Most Black Folks Needed To See The Cosby, Or George Jefferson Show To Witness Successful Black Families In Business, Politics Or Academia, But Not Me. My First Contact With Black Family Success & Excellence Was, "Elsie Walston & Sons Plumbing!!!" Too Kool, took me under his wing when I was probably 6 or 7 years old & started teaching me plumbing and this serious game called Life & the rest is history!! My Dominance In Business Came From Being One Of The First Young Loyal & Dedicated Students At "Elsie Walston's & Sons Plumbers Co!!! King Elsie & Queen Jessie Mae Walston Built A Legacy With Their Children That I Will Always Talk & Write About!! My Love, Support, Honor & Blessings Goes To The Entire Walston Family Because You All Are Most Definitely My Family!! โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Sheikh FenYanga Muhammad

To Benika & Family The Winstead Family share your loss. MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS LIGHT THE CORNERS OF YOUR MIND Dale Winstead & Family

Dale Winstead

My sincere condolences to the Walston family. May your many cherished memories be a source of comfort now and always.

Verna Edwards

Sincere condolences

Japonica Gray

I do offer my deepest condolences and prayers for the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!

demarisstevens@yahoo.com

Deepest Condolences to my Family during this great loss.

Carolyn Jenkins Summerlin

Sending Our Deepest Condolences John 5:28-29 Revelation 21:3;4 God Promises That We will See our Love Ones Again๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Rhonda Montgomery Clay

Rick & Latoya, we send our deepest condolences to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโ™ฅ๏ธ

Michael & Christy Edwards

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Walston family.

James and Angela Pitt

We lost an amazing man who truly loved his family. The love you showed me meant more than I can put into words. I will forever miss you calling me "Tori"Hearing it always made me smile. Your laughter, your big heart, and the way you loved your family so fiercely will stay with me always. Losing you hurts DEEPLY, but I am so grateful for every moment we shared. You will live on in my heart forever. I'm truly blessed to have had such an amazing father n law.

Latoya Whitaker

Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories! Mr Otis was a wonderful man who touched the lives of many,may you find strength and solace in the memories you all shared together, his memory will forever be cherished and may his spirit live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Barbara bynum

My Condolences to my cousin Neet/baby to Travis and the entire Walston family. Otis was a people's person who always kept you laughing. I love how proud he was of All his children! He is definitely missed!

Gwen Rogers

My deepest condolences to the family, my first meeting with Mr Otis by Travis , I told him I was a plumber he told me , I was lying ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ with a very serious face , later he told me he was just playing. He kept me laughing, Mr O will be greatly missed

Reginald Shaw

Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends!

Tara Langston Johnson and family

Tara Langston Johnson

To The Walston Family. My condolences and prayers to your family.

jimmiep52@gmail.com

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY .. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HEAVEN SHINE UPON YOU.. TAKE YOUR REST OTIS โค๏ธ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Dedra &Cedric Faison

My thoughts and prayers are with the Walston family. Otis (Bernard) was my childhood friend and classmate. The Walston family has contributed so much to our communities. Rest in peace, Otis. G.K. Butterfield

G K Butterfield

To the Walston family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you all find strength and comfort in the days ahead. The Dupree Family

Maggie Dupree

Sending my deepest condolences to the family ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’“

Jasmine ward

My condolences to my son in law Rick and family I'm so sorry for your loss Otis was a good man, he loved his children and family he will always be in our hearts and we will miss him dearly. RIP OTIS โค๏ธ Sheila&John Mitchell

Sheila Mitchell

My sympathy goes out to the Walston family and his daughter Bernika Herring I am praying for you.

gwenpate713@gmail.com

Tamika and family we celebrate with you all the life of your father. "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phillippians 4:7

Davis's & Jackson Hewitt

My condolences to the family and his some of his children's which we grow up with them on Lovely Lane down from Bills BQ and walk the roads with Peanut,Lonnie,Donnie Ray,Dusty,Johnny Faye and Tracy. We had fun those days, cherish those memories.Family is the most precious thing in life

Patricia Chestnut

My condolences to the family, praying for your strength to trust God through this loss of your love one.

Sheila Smith

Deepest sympathy to the Walston Family. I knew Mr. Otis as far as I can remember. You know everyone always called his whole name. Rest on and may grace and mercy be on James, Mrs Carolyn and rest of the family.

Andre Winstead

Otisโค๏ธ My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. "May the fruit of your life be carried forward through your children." Rest in peace๐Ÿค

Shauna Guillen Holmes

To Sister Oredia and Family, I send my sincere condolences and May GOD continue to comfort you all during your time of sorrow.

Sabrina Edwards

Anthony and Val would like to give the family our CONDOLENCES to tbe family and continue to lean on GOD for comfort

Anthony Taylor

Ms Bernika l am sorry to heard about the passing of your father ,You had a very nice father and he was a very respectful man and always had something funny to say ,I am truly going to miss from seeing your father is there anything l can do please don't hesitate to reach to me

Verna Eaves

My condolences to The Waldron Family praying your street

Patricia Harper

My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. Sending you love and strength.

Yolander Holiday

My deepest condolences go out to Hellen, and all of Bernards children and grandchildren. Till we meet again cous. Best wishes.

M. John Jordan

Sorry for the loss of you love one. Praying for your comfort.

Reginald and Terry Dickerson

Dear Dad, I still can't find the right words to say goodbye, because a part of me feels like you should still be here. You were more than my fatherโ€”you were my hero, my protector, my guide, and my safe place. You showed me what strength looks like, not just through your hard work, but through your love, patience, and dedication to family. I watched you push through challenges without giving up, and because of you, I learned how to be strong even when life feels heavy. Everything I am carries pieces of you. Thank you for every sacrifice you made, every lesson you taught, and every moment you stood by me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and believing in me, even when I doubted myself. Your voice, your laugh, and your wisdom will live in my heart forever. Losing you has left an ache that words can't fully explain, but I find comfort knowing that your love never leaves me. I will carry your legacy forward, make you proud, and hold onto the memories we shared. You may be gone from my sight, but never from my heart. I miss you more than I can say. I love you always. Your daughter, Bernika

Bernika Herring

Bernika and all the families I send my prayers and condolences. May precious memories keep and sustain you during this difficult time and the days to come

Abigail (Whitley ) Kelly

Praying for the family that God gives you the strength that you need

Tracy Tysonโ€˜Battle

Helyn, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Lynda Kennedy

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mrs. Helen.

Lynika Silver

Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family.

Jackie Knight

Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. May GOD continue to comfort you all during your time of sorrow.

Chiquita Sherrod

My Sincere Condolences To The Family our Prayers are with you during this time โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ

Cynthia Langston

Condolences to my nephew Ric and the Walston's family. May the memories each of you have of Otis sustain you now and in the times to come. Praying for your comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Aunt Sally & Uncle Jackson

As a young boy growing up I used to love seeing when Uncle Otis came over. He always brought smiles to our faces. To Travis, James, and all of his children and grandchildren just know that he was loved by many many people.

Maurice High

Out of the depths of my heart I send condolences from house to yours. May you trust the strength of God ever hold you up in this hour. For earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Dr. Amanda Jones

May God Comfort Your Hearts During this Time. Prayers And Condolences To My Family

Mr. Mrs Daniel B. Stokes

Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family

Brenda Batts

Praying for the Walston family and my cousin Bernika during this time. Be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His might. Put your trust in God for He will comfort you and bring strength like no other. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™

Mary Hines

Cousin Rick and the Walston Family,

May your family find strength in one another and comfort in the love that surrounds you. Our deepest condolences.

Natasha Whitaker and Rematha Richardson

Natasha Whitaker

My condolence to the family.

Gregory (Grady) Whitaker

Offering our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Bernika and the Walston family during their time of bereavement. Praying for strength to see you thru.

Ernestine Dunn

Sending my condolences to the family.

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Donald & La.Verne Bridgers sending our condolences ๐Ÿ™

Laverne Bridgers

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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