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Raymond O'Donnell Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Raymond Paul O'Donnell, 68, of Champaign died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday (April 1, 2008) in the comfort of his home surrounded by his children and family.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, U. Funeral services celebrating Ray's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the funeral home.
Ray was born Dec. 27, 1939, in Urbana, the son of Virginia Good O'Donnell and Cletus D. O'Donnell.
He graduated from Urbana High School in 1958. His employment career spanned 46 years in the automotive parts business. He worked for Sullivan Chevrolet, Twin City Pontiac, Twin City Honda and retired from Worden-Martin Buick-Pontiac.
Raymond is survived by his children, Anthony and Elizabeth of Champaign, and Thomas (Christy) of Mahomet. He is also survived by six grandchildren; two brothers, William (Diann) and Kenneth O'Donnell, both of Champaign; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother.
His interests include his family, the Fighting Illini, the Cubs, the Bears, horseshoes and NASCAR.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Champaign Bridging the Gap Fund.
Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com
Memories and Condolences
for Raymond O'Donnell
J. Swigart
April 14, 2008
To the O' Donnell Family,
You and those around you have lost a great man and those of us that knew him have lost a great friend. May you be blessed by his memories as the rest of us surely will be.
Gail and Michael Bilbrey
April 7, 2008
To the family of Ray....
What a great guy he was....all who knew him, loved him! He will be missed ..... our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Trudi Thomas
April 4, 2008
Tony, Beth and Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ray many years ago at Twin City Pontiac and he was a great guy. I wish I had the chance to see him before he passed. May God bless all of you.
Trudi Thomas (formerly Fryer, Beaumont)
Lori Russell (Hart)
April 4, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
The Hart Family
Joanne Arie-Daguio
April 4, 2008
Ray, I will miss that special hug and big smile when I saw you. Beth, Tom and Tony - you were blessed with a wonderful father - let your happy memories get you through this difficult time. Aunt Joanne
Janet Wallen/Wilson
April 4, 2008
My brother, Dean, just called from Belleville, IL to inform me of Ray's death. I grew up with Ray and Ken, attended grade school, jr high, & high school together. They were like brothers to me all through the years and I so enjoyed talking with Ray & Ken at the last reunion of the class of '58. I had looked forward to seeing Ray at out 50th in Sept. My thoughts and prayers are with Ken and Ray's family. He was a great friend.
Dwayne and Marlene Collins
April 3, 2008
Kenneth and family,
Our prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family in the loss of your brother. I know he will be missed.
shawn brenner
April 2, 2008
all o'donnell family members...im so sorry for your loss...and it is a loss to many, Ray was a great person...and will be missed, i will remember most...the tailgate parties..thanks for the "sandbox" ray godspeed...god bless you tom and beth...im glad to have got to know your father
donna napper
April 2, 2008
We will surely miss him ours prayers are with you
The girls from Mattis Lab
Tom Ennen
April 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Tom, Brenda and Steve Ennen
Carl and Linda Smith
April 2, 2008
Beth,
Carl and I thought the world of your dad.We will surely miss him.If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Baker
April 2, 2008
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you have a wonderful celebration of his life and know that he is now happy and at peace at home with his Lord!!
Harry J. McCloud jr
April 2, 2008
My condolences to the family, Ray was a great guy.
Sherry Fisher
April 2, 2008
Kenny, Bill, Christie and family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sherry Fisher and Rita and Mel Cordes
Stephen Dickerson
April 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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