Dustin O'Daniel

Dustin O'Daniel obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Dustin O'Daniel

Dustin O'Daniel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Jun. 29, 2025.

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Dustin O'Daniel, 31, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Friday June 27, 2025 in his residence.

Dustin was born August 18, 1993 in Marion, Illinois to Scott and Crystal (Burton) O'Daniel. He was a member of Caldwell Baptist Church – West Frankfort. He loved to play guitar and drums and music in general. Dustin loved baseball and helping people. Dustin loved his dog, Appolo.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Cindy O'Daniel and maternal grandmother, Linda Burton.

Dustin is survived by his father, Scott (Jessica) O'Daniel; mother, Crystal (Larry) Evans; brothers: Lane and Chase O'Daniel; sister, Hannah O'Daniel; two step-brothers, Jyles Evans and Joe (Shari) Evans; maternal grandfather, Vernell Virgil Burton; grandmother, Norma Jones; aunts and uncles: Renee (Tracy) Hall, Rhonda (Jarrett) Broy, Amy (Jimmy) Sanchez, Phillip Calandro; several cousins; best friend: Dylan O'Connor and his son, Liam

Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m. at Caldwell Baptist Church – West Frankfort, Illinois with Brother Richard Wakefield officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00p.m. prior to the service.

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Lela Burton

July 2, 2025

My heart breaks for you. Praying for peace and comfort. Lela

Sandy Green

June 30, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.

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