James-O'Donnell-Obituary

James Dennis O'Donnell

Southern Pines, North Carolina

About

LOCATION
Southern Pines, North Carolina

Obituaries

Send Flowers

O'DONNELL James Dennis O'Donnell 65 of Aberdeen, NC formerly of Jacksonville, FL died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held 10am Monday, November 12, 2007 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, NC with Rev. John G. Tampa and Rev. Meaghan M. Kelly...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

To the O'Donnell Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. As you know, I worked with Jim for over 10 years and feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity. Although he was very driven when it came to practicing law, he spoke of all of you often and was very proud of each and every one of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

To the O'Donnell Children,
Your dad and I worked together in Jacksonville twice, first at the CPA firm and then with the Culverhouse Law firm. In 2000, I bought 75 acres from Jim and planted a vineyard here in Polk County, NC. Because of him I am in the grape business in NC. Thank you Jim. God Bless you on your journey to the Lord. I know the journey has been a long one.
Your Friend,
Dennis Lanahan
Mountain Brook Vineyards
Tryon, NC

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Suzy, Julie, Mike and Jamie: Your dad changed my life profoundly and I will always be grateful. It is now close to thirty years ago I began working for him as a paralegal. Within three years, he offered to send me to law school and I accepted his offer.

In a small way I was a part of your family history in that I visited the farm in Cairo when the beefalo arrived, shared an office with your mom, and rode horses at the Pecan Park farm. What I recall most was how proud he was of...