Gary Edward O'Daniel

I knew Gary 14 years ago in Knoxville working for BellSouth and worked with him again in Afghanistan 2010 - Gary was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. May he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus... God please bless his family.

I was so very sorry to hear about Gary. I worked with Gary at BellSouth (& AT&T) in Paducah. He was a wonderful person. And, we all knew how very much he loved his family and sons. My prayers have been with you.

My deepest condolences to the O'Daniel family. I worked with Gary at BellSouth and know that all the members of our former BellSouth team will miss him deeply.

Debbie Glenn, Lexington, KY

I served with Gary with the 205th Combat Communications Squadron. I was with him when he deployed on his first exercise and several missions after his initial experience. I was also on the Haiti mission and we all agree, it wasn't the tropical vacation about which you normally dream! He was an extremely hard worker and his smile and laughter always lit up any area he was in. He will be sorely missed and my sympathy goes out to his family and friends. R.I.P. Gary and don't jump into any...

My sincerest sympathy goes out to all Gary's family and friends. May you find comfort, love and support wrapped all around you.

I worked with Gary for a bit in the KY ANG and he was so funny and a great person to be around. Prayers for his family and little boys for strength and peace.

Smooth-
That's what we called Gary back in high school. Sad to say that I went too long, 6 or 7 years, without seeing his goofy laugh. Then I saw him and Milinda at Johnson's wedding a while back and it was like we had just gone to a field party we were laughing and cuttin up. Gary always put everyone at ease. That's why he was Smooth.

My sympathy to the family of Gary. I worked in the 205th CBCS (Air Guard) with Gary and he was one of the nicest people you could hope to meet in life.