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<h2>Deemer Otto Self Obituary</h2>
<p>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).</p>
<p>He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Self, mother
Elizabeth Self, brother, James Self, and sister, Virginia Fowler
(Robert).</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p><span data-offset-key="c3mag-0-0"><span data-text="true">Deemer
had TC#921 and was in 541 working for Bob Franklin in 1961.<br>
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