Mr. Otis Harold McGlothin's Obituary
On September 15, 1952, the Eternal God released Otis Harold McGlothin into the earth. Born to Margaret McGlothin and Luther Dubose, Otis became a child who was beloved by his entire family. Raised by his maternal grandparents Femandis and Sarah McLauglin (both deceased), Otis was reared in close.proximity to his aunts·and uncles. Because they were raised together, Otis was embraced as "brother" rather than "nephew." In Matthew's Gospel, it is written, "One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off But Jesus intervened: 'Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God's kingdom is made up of people like these.’ After laying hands on them, he left." Having accepted Christ at an early age, Otis would grow up to be a man who embodied the words Jesus spoke in Matthew 19:14. Otis loved spending time with the children, both within and around his family. He was known, to many, as "Uncle Dad" or "Pops". No matter the occasion, or expense, Otis always reserved time for purchasing fireworks, taking children to the parks, go-kart racing, amusement parks, the circus and any other place the children wanted to go! He was love personified; patient, dependable, thoughtful, forgiving, considerate, selfless and never judgmental. His smile was irresistible, his laugh infectious and his personality was arresting. Simply put, Otis Harold was easy to love. Never afraid to try "something new", immediately following his high school graduation Otis left Meridian, Mississippi and headed north to seek out greater opportunities. He first moved to Cleveland, OH, but wasn't led stay there very long. He then moved on to Detroit, MI and for 50 years, called Detroit HOME! For 30+ years, Otis worked for General Motors Assembly. He was an exemplary employee who developed friendships, while on the job, that have stood the test of time! Because he worked hard, he would play hard! Otis would fill his weekends by doing the things he loved most: bowling, playing softball, spending time with his children and family, going to the racetrack, playing the lottery and watching sports! Otis knew how to have a good time! King of the "one-liners", Otis drew crowds wherever he went because people knew that ifhe was around, stomach clinching laughter was a guarantee. Known by many nicknames; "Peter”, "O.T.", "Chuck" or "Big O", the ONE NAME Otis cherished was "Dad" or "Daddy". Otis loved being a father to his four children: Omar, Dujuan, Octavia and Justin. Throughout their lives, regardless of the ups or downs, misunderstandings or mistakes, Otis loved his children unconditionally. He was always available to them with open arms, listening ears and sound counsel. Never judgmental, Otis used mistakes as teachable moments. Rather than rule with an "iron first", as some fathers do, Otis ruled with a loving heart. Even when disciplining his children, he did so with a stem word, often accompanied by a look. He never sought to strike fear into his children, he disciplined with dignity. He also had a supernatural ability to address all of his children as individuals. When he became a grandfather, and great grandfather, both his love and his joy multiplied. He never pretended to be "perfect" he simply desired to be "present": present for his children, present for his family and present for his friends. Again, Otis was easy to love. On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Triune God gently called Otis Harold McGlothin from labor to reward. Cancer may have led to the demise of his physical body, but Otis' soul was, and is, intact! Not only did Otis love his family, but most importantly, Otis loved the Lord! He believed that he would be healed eternally. Certain of his soul's salvation, Otis was secure in his final resting place. For that reason, Otis' final days were peaceful, quiet and calm. He was at peace with the love God had for him and he knew that kind of Love was everlasting. He was preceded in death by his parents: Margaret McGlothin and Luther DuBose; brothers: Carlos McGlothin and Darryl DuBose; and sisters: Alice Harvey and Brenda DuBose. He leaves to cherish his memory: three sons; Omar Jackson, Dujuan (Andrika) Frazier and Justin (Lisa) McGlothin, all of Metro-Detroit, MI; one daughter, Octavia Humphrey of Marietta, GA; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four sisters, Annie (James) Price, Linda (Will) Scott, and Bonnie and Elaine DuBose all of Meridian, MS; one brother, Bennie (Barbara) DuBose of Quitman, MS; four aunts, Dorothy Blackmon and Shirley McGlothin-Bames of Cleveland, OH; Mary (Gary) Dennis of Kokomo, IN; and Doris Staton of Meridian, MS; one great-aunt, Ms. LeGirtha Hall of Meridian, MS; "personal caregivers" April Hearn and Sharon Evans of Metro-Detroit, MI; "personal nurse" Demetra McGlothin of Ackworth, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends
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