Alan Wayne Otten

Former Pastor, Alan Wayne Otten was born to Mary Sue Venable and Haskel Kennedy in Panama City, FL on August 30, 1954. When he was 8 years old, he was adopted by his stepfather, Donald J. Otten, taking his last name. This was a foreshadowing of things to come, for, on August 26, 1973, Alan placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was adopted into the family of the living God, taking on His name as a son of the King of Kings! This, he would refer to often as his "spiritual birthday". As Alan spent decades serving the Lord, he also served 10 years in the United States Air Force, and achieved the rank of Staff Seargent E5, which was a great honor for him as well.
On June 14, 1975, Alan married the love of his life, Pamela J. Otten. Their union lasted 48 years. They gave birth to 3 children, Joshua, Amberly, and Marisha.
Alan is preceded in eternity by his grandfather and grandmother, Winifred J. and Trudie Estelle Venable, his mother and father, Mary Sue and Donald J. Otten, his uncle and aunt, Richard and Pearl Venable, his brothers, Steven and David Venable, and by many other loved ones whom he considered close family and ministered to during his time on earth while having pastored 3 churches.
Alan W. Otten passed from this life into the presence of Jesus on December 24, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife Pamela and the true joys of his life, his children, Joshua, Amberly, and Marisha and their families: Joshua and Shawnna Otten and their children, Caleb, Abigail, and Samuel Otten; Amberly and Paul Watts and their children, Cody (and wife Jenna, and daughter Bryce, and son Jameson), and Cheyanne Watts; Marisha and Steve Ausmus and their children, Ella Grace Morgan, Audrey Ausmus, and Elijah Ausmus. He is also survived by his brother Richard "Mike" Venable and his sister, Sheree Lynn Hopper, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alan's impact on those he loved will last for generations to come.
There will be a memorial service to honor and celebrate Alan's life on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00PM. Service will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Webster
420 Slossen St.
Webster, TX 77598
In lieu of sending flowers, Dad would be so honored if a contribution was made to the missions fund at Mosaic Christian Fellowship, Alvin, TX, where he was faithfully serving when he entered his eternal rest. Donations can be made in his honor at: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z8V2/campaign/C-13F60