George K. Otis, Sr., founder of High Adventure Ministries and Voice of Hope, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 22, 2007, at the age of 90.
Otis was a Christian radio pioneer and evangelist He was an author of more than a dozen books, including his autobiography, High Adventure. The founder of the Voice of Hope Radio Network, Otis eventually surrounded the globe with shortwave radio stations.
His ministry in Israel started what would become Middle East Television. He was best known for his energetic enthusiasm and unflagging commitment to reaching the world with the Gospel. His life touched the lives of actors, athletes and politicians like Pat Boone and former president, Ronald Reagan. His lifelong commitment to Israel gave him opportunity to meet with prime ministers like Yitzak Rabin, Menecham Begin and Shimon Peres.
Otis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia, his sons George Otis, Jr., and Don Otis and three surviving daughters, Kay Smith, April McCallum and Heather Tayloe.
(Source: High Adventure Ministries/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)