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ROY ANDREW OTT
June 10, 1952 - August 20, 2010
ROY ANDREW OTT passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 20, 2010, in the Texas countryside that he loved. He was 58 years old. He is preceded in death by his father, James Roy Ott, Jr of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Andy lived a full life that included many adventures. Although he traveled the world, he was most at peace, working as a gentleman rancher in Sealy, Texas. Andy was a valuable member of Houston's maritime industry for 30+ years, having held management positions at Waterman Steamship Corp, The Port of Houston Authority, GeoLogistics Project Services, and most recently as Director of Oil, Gas and Energy, Americas Region, UPS Supply Chain Solutions. He was an expert in identifying global markets, and establishing business relationships worldwide. He was a member of Saint Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, and also Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Bellville when at the ranch.Andy was born on June 10, 1952 in Nashville, TN, to James Roy Ott, Jr, and Mary White Ott Dover. He graduated from Tuscaloosa High School where he was an Eagle Scout and was named High School All-American Basketball player. He received a full scholarship to University of Alabama where, where his father was an economics professor, graduating in 1974. After college, Andy enjoyed an extended adventure in South America then settled in Houston. His In his early days in Houston, at 6'10", he towered over the competition in barefoot volleyball.Andy is survived by his children, Brett Devon Ott, and Chelsea Paige Ott McKinney, of Houston, TX, his mother, Mary Ott Dover, of Athens, GA, his brothers and their wives, Robert White and Gatha Ott, Atlanta, GA, James Alan and Amy Ott, of Austin, TX, his aunts, Patricia Williams Ott, of Conway, AR, Alleen Ott Long, of Cary, NC, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. His loved one, Diane Miner also survives him.Andy left an imprint on many people's lives. His family would like to thank all the wonderful friends who have reached out to share numerous stories of his generosity, his large heart, and his positive attitude towards life. He was a prince of a man and lived an enormous life. As Andy says, "Every day is new day".A celebration of Andy's will be or was held on Saturday, at 1PM, at the Miner Retreat, Sealy, Texas. Please contact minerwarren@yahoo.com for directions. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution to Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 24 N. Masonic, Bellville, Texas, 77418.
Published in Houston Chronicle on August 27, 2010
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Crosby Thomley
To all of Andy's family and friends,We mourn with you on his unexpected passing recently. We missed getting to see him at our 40th class reunion a few weeks ago. Many of us commented that we had been looking for him to be there and were sorry he didn't get to attend. We managed to bring up a laugh or two at the mention of his name and - I'm sure- of some of his "infamous" moments.
Personally, I'll always remember his sense of humor. And his basketball moments where he seemed to shine. I know you'll all miss him greatly as we will. Not having any recent memories of him, we'll be content to remember him blocking a shot above the rim or trying to dribble like he was really a point guard- which he wasn't.
Rest in peace Any Ott.
Crosby Thomley