Willie Otho Catlett

Willie Otho Catlett, age 80 of Sherwood, passed away April 08, 2017 at his home. He was born May 31, 1936 in Havana, Arkansas to the late Dee & Florence Taylor Catlett. He was a retired Ophthalmologist Technician  with the V.A. Hospital and Arkansas Air National Guard Veteran. We are all blessed to have known him and to have called him our friend. He was a man with a kind and beautiful soul. His sense of humor could lighten the worst situation. We will miss him every minute of every day. He was preceded in death his parents; brothers, J.D., Herbert, and Glendell Catlett; nephews, Jay Dee and Chad Catlett. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Effie Underwood Catlett; children, Tonya Catlett (Judith Baysinger) of North Little Rock; Robin Widmer (Charles) of Conway; Kelly Sledge (John) of Benton; Bryan Catlett (Melissa) of North Little Rock; sisters, Verzene Bell of Havana; Gail Hunt (Delbert) of Danville; brother, Earl Ledean Catlett (Sharon) of California; grandchildren, Rachel and Lauren Widmer, Kaleb and Samuel Sledge. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Moore's Chapel Church with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation will be 12 to 2 p.m. before service at the church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.