E. Otis Charles
American bishop (1926-2013)
Edgar Otis Charles (called Otis; April 24, 1926 – December 26, 2013) was the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah.
Early life
Charles was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He attended Trinity College, receiving a B.A. While at Trinity, he was a member of St. Anthony Hall. He attended the Union Theological Seminary in New York City where he received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in 1951 and a Doctor of Divinity degree in 1983. He received a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from Creighton University.
Career
In May 1951, Charles was ordained as a priest. He served at St. John's Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was a vicar of St.
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