Edward "Ted" Orgill O'Brien

December 17, 1958 - November 1, 2021

Edward "Ted" Orgill O'Brien A loving father, true friend, and brave generous soul passed away peacefully at the King’s Daughters Home in Memphis, TN on November 1, 2021. Born December 17, 1958 the son of San Stewart O'Brien and Joseph Orgill O'Brien, Ted attended Presbyterian Day School, later graduating from Memphis University school class of ‘77. He then attended Rhodes College before joining Chickasaw Cotton Company. Ted lived a life of two halves. Early on as an energetic, free-spirited youngster, Ted found his natural calling in the bountiful woods and bayous of the Mid-South. Along the way he became a champion duck caller, a crack shot, and a passionate naturalist. While developing his career in the cotton business, he married and welcomed his two sons, Gil and Gant O'Brien, now of Birmingham and Nashville respectively; he also leaves his precious granddaughter, Olivia O'Brien. At age 30, Ted was sent on assignment to Australia by his cotton employer. While there he endured a terrible auto accident in the Outback which severed his spinal cord leaving him paralyzed. He returned home on a Federal Express jet to begin the second half of his life's journey. While the accident robbed Ted of his physical abilities, it was no match for his courage, character and faith. He arrived at King's Daughters facility and began immediately reaching out to friends and family. By use of computer and voice technology, he was able to stay in touch with his many friends and did so consistently with energy and care. In the second half of his life, Ted made a celebration of his family, his many friends, and especially his renewed faith in Jesus Christ. Outfitted with his trusty van, often piloted by Jimmy Taylor, he attended the events, birthdays, weddings and funerals, dove hunts as well as other important events in his friend’s lives. Ted spent the balance of his 'van' life in the celebration and support of his many friends always prompt and at his best. His friends and family became his flock and now we rejoice in the gift that was his remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to King’s Daughters or charity of your choice.