Othel Shandsaw Garland Obituary (1970

Othel Shansaw Garland was born January 22, 1970, to Otis Garland and Emma Rich-Ward. We gather here today to honor and remember a remarkable man, Othel. His life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family and friends. He attended Lunenburg County Public Schools. Othel was a man of many talents and passions. His laughter was infectious, and his presence brought joy to everyone around him. Othel's love for his family was boundless. He cherished every moment spent with us, from family gatherings to quiet conversations. His legacy lives on in the values he instilled in us and the countless memories we shared. Othel was more than my children's father. He was my best friend, my confidant, and my companion. He was everything I needed him to be. He was an awesome father. He absolutely adored all of his children. Othel meant the world to us. We will always cherish the many fond memories we have of the man most people called OG. He will be loved and missed for eternity. Othel departed this life on September 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his parents Otis Garland and Emma Rich-Ward. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted friend, Arlarkah Greer, children, Raven S. Baskerville, Tevin M. Baskerville, Oddiss S., and Kaiuss J. Garland; grandchildren, Heaven Z. and Honest J. Hazelwood and Lucas M. Baskerville; sister, Carolyn Rainey and Barbara Rich; brother, Thurman Garland; nieces, Ariel and Asia Crawley, Dendra Johnson; nephew, Andrew Rainey, Jr., and a host of other relatives and a best friend Alvin Jones.