Mr. R.C. Otey, Jr.
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Mr. R.C. Otey, Jr.

  • March 12, 1923 - October 15, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“R.C. was one of my favorite players with the Pampa Oilers ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Don Babcock - Amarillo, TX - Fan

“My father, Joe Floyd preceeded R C as Ray Winder Field 'supervisor' and I knew RC then while he still played. I remember RC calling my father many...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Bill Floyd - Little Rock, AR

“I had the distinct honor and pleasure of working with "Otey" (as we called him) for 15 years at Ray Winder Field. He loved his work and it showed....Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Robert J. Glidewell - AR

“Condolences to the family. ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Ron J. Phaup - Belleville, AR

“It was my honor to have had the chane to meet such a great man. I loved truly enjoyed hearing the baseball and fishing stories from him. This world...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Jason Byrd - Florence, MS

“Safe at home... You will be in our thoughts and prayers. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Jim and Peggy Bailey Little Rock

“I am sorry of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Robert Bailey - Little Rock, AR

“I watched R.C. play for the Travelers for many years. He was a great defensive second baseman. When Otey played there were only 16 major league...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Bob Moore - Sherwood, AR

“I met R.C. as I worked on the grounds crew at Ray Winder Park. Even though I only knew him briefly, he was fair to me and he was a special person. I...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Brad Trickett

“Otey was a dear friend of my fathers for over 60 years. I remember spending summers in Little Rock as a child and fishing with Otey on the Arkansas...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Lee J. Moore - Chino Hills , CA


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R.C. Otey, 88, of Little Rock died Saturday, October 15th, 2011. He was born on march 12, 1923 to Reverend R.C. Otey, Sr and Mary Otey. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School.
Otey broke into pro baseball in 1942 with Amarillo, but was quickly nabbed for military service. After three years in the Navy, including eight months on Okinawa, he met and married the love of his life, Ida Maxine Morton, who eventually was the director over the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and Superintendent of Missouri Pacific Hospital. Maxine precedes him in death.
In 1949, the Arkansas Travelers bought Infielder Otey off the Pampa Club of the Class C West Texas-New Mexico League. He was the only player who had been with one Southern club for 10 consecutive seasons. He held many records in his tenure including the most double plays by a second baseman.
In 1958, Otey retired from playing baseball and became the Ray Winder Park Superintendent , a position he held for almost thirty years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his nephew Johnny G. Sharp and his wife Judy Sharp and a trail of loyal friends: Greg Johnston, Jim Bailey and Lee (Catfish) Moore. He leaves his angel Dana McGibboney and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind prayers and support of Otey.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Brother Larry Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ar 72002 (501)455-1067
Please share your memories of Otey at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com