Thomas J. O'Dell Sr.'s Obituary
Thomas J. O’Dell Sr, 76 of Decatur, IL passed away January 26, 2021 in Hot Springs Village, AR.
Thomas was born June 10, 1944 in Decatur, IL, the son of Tilmon and Lucille (DeVore) O’Dell. He married Linda Neff on December 19, 1970. Together, they enjoyed 50 years of marriage.
Thomas was an industrial engineer serving within ten different states.
Surviving are his wife, Linda; children, Monica Shuler of Wisconsin, Thomas O’Dell Jr of Lancaster, PA, Derek O’Dell (Brianna)of Pittsburg, PA, Patrick O’Dell (Taylor) of Decatur, IL; brother, Merlin O’Dell (Betty) of Winchester, VA; sister, Patsy Hamilton of Peoria, IL; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Preceding in death are his parents, one sister and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: Kidney Transplant Program of Springfield, IL.
Condolences may be left to Thomas’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video streaming will be available at www.funeralvue.com/login/event#47062.
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