Community mourns death of Otis Redding III
Local musician Dean Brown says Middle Georgians should take this time to reflect and remember the legacy Otis Redding III leaves behind.
UPDATE: The Otis Redding Foundation has announced that a public visitation will be held on Monday, April 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Macon City Auditorium, and that funeral services will be held at a later date. It has also been confirmed that Hutchings Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Redding III’s funeral.
In Redding III’s obituary, his life’s history is detailed– including his rich music career and the legacy he inherited from his father. Redding attended Mount De Sales Academy in Macon as an adolescent, and moved to Maryland to pursue his music career with his brother Dexter Redding and friend Mark Lockett to form the group, “The Reddings”.
The group found chart success in the 1980s and toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. Otis III continued his musical career as a solo artist as well, travelling and performing internationally.
Redding III also took up the philanthropic mission of his parents, and supported the Middle Georgia region in many ways– including his role as Board Chair for Meals on Wheels in Macon, mentoring young musicians, serving on the Macon Transit Authority Board of Directors, a Trustee for the Historic Macon Foundation, and more.
To recognize and honor the passions of Otis Redding III, you can make donations to the Otis Redding Foundation, Meals on Wheels of Macon, or the Historic Macon Foundation.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Otis Redding III, the son of the legendary Otis Redding, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
He was 59 years old.
Local musician Dean Brown says Middle Georgians should take this time to reflect and remember the legacy Redding leaves behind.
“For me I think the best thing we can do with anyone is to celebrate their life, to celebrate their work,” Brown said. “It’s a moment to reflect on what they did, to celebrate.”
Redding III led by example throughout the community, always volunteering for organizations like Meals on Wheels.
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller spoke about his untimely death and what he and his family have meant to the city.
“It’s a very sad day, and the family means a lot to the community, and they’ve helped us grow and put us on the map, and we’re certainly appreciative for all that they’ve done,” Miller said.
In 1980, Redding followed in his father’s footsteps and created music to carry on his legacy. Now, the community looks to do the same for him.
The Redding family is asking for your prayers through this difficult time.
