Kenneth O'Dell Obituary

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O'DELL, Kenneth E. ''Ken'' ''Digger'' Age 70 of West Carrollton went to be with his Lord, Sunday, May 28, 2006. A 1953 graduate of Northridge HS, he worked over 21 years for NCR, sang with the Gospel Mariners for 4 years, and counseled countless families over 21 years at Miami Valley Memory Gardens and Newcomer Funeral Home. He was a current member of the New Hope Community Church, and a longtime servant of the Lord. Special thanks to the Thursday Morning Bible Study Group. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Sturdivant; father, Robert O'Dell, Sr.; special aunt Sarepta Fisher; sisters: Della DeBusk and Donna Schneider. He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Alice; children: Juanita Lynn (Paul) Hedrick, Karen Sue (Jeff) Sisco, Edward Alan (Marty Barnes) O'Dell; grandchildren: Paul Hedrick, Jason Hedrick, Craig Sisco, Brandon Whitmer, Jessica O'Dell, Joshua O'Dell, Jacob O'Dell; brother, Robert O'Dell; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be 5-8:00PM Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd.). Funeral service will be 11:00AM Saturday, June 3, at the New Hope Community Church, 1999 Belvo Rd., Miamisburg, with additional visitation one hour prior to service, Joe Getts, officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's memory to Cure Kidney Cancer Association, www.CureKidneyCancer.org. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via www.NewcomerFamily.com.

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Published by Journal-News on May 31, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth O'Dell

5 Entries

Marianna Lee (Billing) Marz

June 2, 2006

Dear Alice,

I remember meeting you some years ago now with your husband, Kenny, who was a very special man. I remember Kenny was very entertaining and I believe he played guitar. I was married to one of his classmates from North Ridge at that time, Tom Haendel, who played bass violin and they were friends.

We pray that you will keep close to the Lord through your loss.

I am Barbara Sautter's sister from Hope Lutheran Church and where we grew up and remember Bob also. Our sympathies to all your family. I know we were 3rd cousins of your family.

Peace and blessings to you all,

Marianna Lee (Billing) Marz & Pastor Walter G. Marz

Jennifer Schneider

June 2, 2006

My most sincere sympathy and understanding for your loss. Kenny was there for my family when my husband Bobby passed away 2 years ago in June 2004, helping us tremendously at the funeral home and I so appreciated his love for his half-sister Donna Schneider, my mother-in-law, when she was in the hospital and hospice in 2004 / 2005. He wanted to be certain her heart was right with the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a testimony to the Lord in all that I saw in his life and knowing that he has now seen his savior face to face can be your encouragement, knowing he has gained his desire of spending eternity with Jesus.

May the peace that passes all understanding that only Jesus can give, hold you all right now and comfort you as you mourn his loss and undergird and strengthen you physically and spiritually.

Love, Jennifer

Ben Strasser

June 2, 2006

To Alice And family: Ken was truly a man of God and a Joy to work with many years ago with SCI. He was always an inspiration and a joy to be with. Alice, as I said on the phone, I have been praying for you and family ever since he called me several weeks ago and told me his condition. God bless you all. Yes, he is truly in heaven now singing in the angelic choir with my deceased wife JoAnn. Love forever Ben

LEWIS LUCAS

May 31, 2006

Ken was always a great high-school friend who loved to entertain all of those around him with humor, music and caring. Having had the honor to see him at reunions, it was very enjoyable to see that his love and caring for all continued to be endless.

With deepest respect,Lou Lucas

Barbara and Tom (Billing) Sautters

May 31, 2006

Our sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Kenny.

I'm sure if we met on the street we would not know one another, but we are relatives, though distant. My grandmother,MaggieBilling was related to Rachel, though I'm not sure how. She always regarded the O'Dell's as friends as well as family.

In her honor, and as a member of the "Billing" clan, it is wih deepest sympathy that we send our regards.

It's nice to know kenny loved and served the Lord. In heaven we shall have time to get reaquainted.

God bless and keep your family.

Love,

Barbara Billing Sautters

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