Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:19 am

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Ott, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mr. Ott was born February 23, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Charles Everett Ott and Emma Elizabeth Ott. He was raised with strong values of faith, family, and hard work--principles that guided him throughout his life.

Mr. Ott was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Nancy K. Ott, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was a proud and dedicated father to his children: Todd Ott and wife, Olga; Shawn Ott and wife, Lisa; Jackie Dove and husband, Edward; Tom Ott and wife, Karen; Heather Ott and fiancé, Steven Archambault; and William Ott. His legacy continues through eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ott was a member of Gray's Chapel Church in Rutherfordton.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.

A family led Memorial Service will be held on April 25 at 11am, at Gray's Chapel Church; Grays Chapel Church Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.