[List] Obituary: Deemer Self

[Cecil Stokes]

    Deemer Otto Self Obituary

Deemer Otto Self, age 92, of Huntsville, AL passed away July 29, 2024. 
He is survived by his wife Jimmie; daughter, Tammie Self Terry; sister 
in-law, Lucy Self; and two grandchildren, Joshua Terry (Emily) and 
Hollie Bolan (Jeffrey).

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Self, mother Elizabeth 
Self, brother, James Self, and sister, Virginia Fowler (Robert).

Mr. Self was born in Toney, AL. He attended Hazel Green High School and 
continued his education at the University of North Alabama where he 
played football and basketball. During his college education he enlisted 
in the Air Force where he spent four years serving his country in Korea 
and Japan. Following his time in the Air Force, he continued his degree 
at Athens State and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 
Management. He began his career at Thiokol and transitioned to NASA 
where he worked on the Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs. He 
adored his job and the people he worked alongside. This passion 
culminated in receiving the Space Flight Man of the Year Award and NASA 
Silver Snoopy Award.

Outside of work, Deemer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, and friend. He was a kind and welcoming face to anyone he met 
and never failed to love those around him well. The most prominent part 
of his life was his constant love for Jesus. He was an active member of 
Jackson Way Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 37 years and boys’ 
Sunday school teacher for 50 years.

Following retirement, he found joy in spending time with his family, 
managing apartments, running a jewelry store, going to church, playing 
golf, attending ‘Shuttle Buddy’ breakfasts, gardening, and always making 
new friends.

Visitation is Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 
Laughlin Service Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 
p.m. officiated by Pastor Travis Collins and Pastor John Pond. Burial 
will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

https://www.laughlinservice.com/obituaries/Deemer-Otto-Self?obId=32537955

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Deemer had TC#921 and was in 541 working for Bob Franklin in 1961.
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