Otwell, Charles B.
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Charles Bradley Otwell peacefully passed from this life April 10, 2019 in Dallas, Texas following an illness known as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 58. Born in San Antonio, Texas on March 23, 1961, he was the son of Harold E. Otwell and Mary Ann McGhee Otwell. His family established roots in Marietta, Georgia in 1964, and Brad considered Marietta his hometown. He attended Milford Elementary, Floyd Junior High, and R.L. Osborne Senior High, graduating in 1979. He was active in the Boy Scouts, played Little League, and loved MYF at St.Philip United Methodist Church. At OHS, he was a member of the band, playing saxophone and twirling rifles, and was a member of JROTC. He attended Middle Tennessee State University planning to study Communications, where he continued his love of marching with the Band of Blue on the Rifle Corps. After leaving MTSU, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, following the example of his father and many other men in his family. His longest post was in Sacramento, California, where he developed a love for Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe, which he visited often. From early childhood, Brad dreamed of becoming a radio D.J. He would sit in front of the family stereo, cueing up records, playing commercials he recorded from the radio, and practicing his DJ banter, mimicking what he listened to on WFOM. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he was finally able to pursue his dream, with jobs at several small radio stations in various town in North and Central Georgia. His radio career became fully established in Macon Georgia. Many people enjoyed his exceptional humor, his wide variety of character voices, and his witty banter on air. While at 99 Ways radio station, where he was known as “Brad Majors” or “Bradley Jay”, he was always quick to volunteer, donate, work extra hours, or work creatively in support of numerous civic and charitable causes. He always did whatever he felt was needed of him. Examples include “Dash for Cash”, “The Incredible Dream Home Giveaway”, and the annual “Cherry Blossom Street Party”. He was involved in creating “The Largest Greeting Card” for our troops during Operation Desert Storm, and helped raise money for Flood of 94 Relief. Brad will forever be remembered as an active, charismatic, and kind man who touched the lives of many people. He enjoyed building rapport with strangers and developing that rapport into friendships. As traditional radio became less local and more syndicated, he transitioned his love of entertaining by serving as emcee at Whiskey River, where he also managed the venue’s website and booked the performers at the comedy club and at the nightclub. He enjoyed tae kwon do, playing games, traveling, cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams, and spending time with his family. He never turned down a opportunity for a good evening out with them to enjoy their company and love, and never failed to give them a good laugh. There were never any dull moments around Brad Otwell, and you couldn’t help but smile in his presence. Brad Otwell raised his family in Macon from 1989-2013. As his daughter and son, Cady Otwell and Jesse Otwell, began moving on with their lives, eventually moving to Texas, he made the decision to follow, making sure he was surrounded by his family and could expand his career in sales. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cady Otwell Frederick and Marvin Frederick of The Colony, Texas, his son and daughter-in-law Jesse and Cassie Otwell of Plano, Texas, his sister and brother-in-law Donna Otwell White and Justin White of Frisco, Texas and his granddaughter, August Otwell. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 2 PM at ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home, 19310 Preston Road in Dallas, Texas. A second memorial service will be held in Marietta, Georgia, tentatively planned for the weekend of May 4-5, with full details to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to support research into preventing, treating, and curing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Visit the American Lung Association for more information. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosi s/
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Our world is forever blessed because of your talent, attitude and big heart! Bradley Jay you were a fabulous mentor and friend and I am forever grateful you came into my life. So proud to have kicked with “Bradley Jay in the Midday”-
Much love, and respect as well for your selfless service to our country.
MT
B-rave he proudly serve our Nation in the Air Force
R-adio He loved music of all types. I am thankful for the mix of music he put together for our 30th class reunion.
A-dored He was adored by many including myself.
D-addy He loved his kids and he rests well knowing that they have chosen wonderful people to walk with on their journey through life.
L-ive He may not be here on earth, but Brad will live on in my heart.
E-xcited. I know he was excited to see the Face of Jesus, our Savior. He told me as much. Therefore, I reconcile to the fact that I will get to see my dear friend in Heaven.
Y-ears of friendship can’t be erased by this momentary pause. Thank you my friend for the memories we shared. I praise God you are at peace and now can breathe easy again. I love you!
To Cady and Jesse: your Dad was so proud of you both. Never forget that. He loved you so!
Thanks for all the good radio and tv memories from a listener