He was born May 31, 1907, in Columbus, Ky., the son of the late George Roland O'Dell and Floridia Hamilton O'Dell.
He was united in marriage to Leona Bishop on Oct. 14, 1933. They had one son, John George O'Dell, who was born on Nov. 6, 1934.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Louis O'Dell; and six sisters, Alma B. Hargraves, Thelma Thomas Cargill, Ruth McLeskey, Inus Cargill, Mary Rogers and Kathleen Randle.
He is survived by one son, John George O'Dell and wife, Della, of Rector; five grandchildren; and one brother, Paul O'Dell of Piggott.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2005, in the Piggott Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Murray officiating.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.
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