Otis "Big

O" Redding

Mr. Otis Redding, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, finished his earthly journey May 5, 2024. He was born in his hometown of Griffin, Georgia. Born to Sara York and Willie Redding on February 11, 1935.

Otis accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Springhill Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia. Otis retired as an employee at K-Mart Warehouse after several years of employment. At a young age he developed a lifelong love for golf and spent many days playing the game with friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Opal Nell Redding,; his parents, Sara York and Willie Redding; his siblings, Roscoe Willis, Sonny, Johnny York, and Willie Mae Redding.

Mr. Otis Redding leaves to cherish his memory his children, Robert Redding, Perry Redding, James Hastings, Vincent (Othelia) Jones, Coral Roxie Ann Camp, and Greta Etheridge; his grandchildren, Shania Redding, Golden Smith, Starex Smith, Samuel Brownlee, Guy Redding, Crystal Redding, Ashley Redding, Tiffany Zellner, Quincy Zellner, Vintnesha Jones, Vincent Jones, Jr., and Keiondra (Shane) Redding-Callum; 17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, his very dear friend, Ms. Jeraldine Goodrum, and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. Collus Greg Watson is the Eulogist.