Otis Hoskins

Otis Hoskins passed away peacefully at SOVAH Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of the late Otis D. Hoskins, Sr. and Ollie H. Hoskins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda H. Cook (Herman). He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances Hoskins. In addition to his wife, Otis is survived by a sister, Donna H. Agee (Robert). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne Division. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a paratrooper and had ranger training. Otis was a lifetime member of the 11th Airborne Division Association and 82nd Airborne Division Association. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 1097 and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 647. He was employed by Corning Glass and later a car salesman for several local dealerships. Otis attended Melville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. A Graveside service will be conducted at Highland Burial Park, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Charles Swanson officiating. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Hoskins family.