James Otto Lack, 61, of Hartwell, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at Hart County Hospital.

Born Sept. 30, 1944, in Detroit, he was the son of the late Cecil Lack and Almarita Haywood Lack.

He was employed with Springs Industries in the maintenance department. He was of the Protestant faith.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Payne of Hartwell, Ga.; sons, Bradley Lack, Chris Lack and Lamar Lack, all of Hartwell, Ga.; a daughter, Tammy Ray Rice of Hartwell, Ga.; two brothers, David Lack and Sammy Winstead, both of Piggott; one sister, Linda Brown of Hartwell, Ga.; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in the chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell, Ga., with Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating. Cremation followed the service. Burial will be in Arkansas at a later date.

Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, Ga., will be in charge of the arrangements.