Robert James "Bob" O'Dea

Robert "Bob" James O'Dea, age 54, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of our Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, June 3, 2022. At noon Friday, June 10, 2022, funeral services will be held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, MacDonald's Chapel in Howell. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service 12 PM.
Bob was born on November 14, 1967, in Pontiac to James D. and Beryl G. (Muschett) O'Dea. He married his beloved Amy on June 30, 2001, on Mackinac Island.
Bob enjoyed hunting, gardening, woodworking, construction, golfing, cooking, and flying R/C planes. He had a profound love for music and played guitar on the worship team at The Rock Church in Fenton. He chose every day to seek after God's own heart.
Bob is survived by his wife of 21 years, Amy; he's the loving father of Alyssa (Chris) Yurczak, Nicholas O'Dea, Addison O'Dea, and his late daughter, Ashleigh O'Dea; proud grandfather of Gavin Yurczak and brother of Lori O'Dea. Bob is also survived by his loving parents, James, and Beryl O'Dea.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for future designation.
Online condolences may be sent to Bob's family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com