Obituary of Thomas M. O'Dell
Thomas (Odie) O’Dell from Salem, Oregon left this earth to sing and praise the lord forever. I was born April 29th 1950 in Tempe, Arizona and moved to Tucson in August 1950. My parents were Olen & Mavis O’Dell. I grew up in the Sam Hughes district until I turned 18 years old. I attended Sam Hughes Elementary, Mansfeld Junior High & Tucson High School. From January 1970 until March 1986 I worked at the Duvall Mine in Tucson. From 1986 to 2011, I was employed by the State of Arizona D.O.C. as a correctional officer. My passions were music, family and friends. I enjoyed making people laugh and had a great sense of humor. Survived by my wife Phyllis and two daughters Melony and husband Ed (Groff), Kristin and husband James. My loving wife Phyllis was a great comfort, a friend and soulmate who’s strength through difficult times was appreciated by me more than words can say. I was optimistic, looked for the good in people and dismissed the faults. My hopes and dreams always kept me going. My last words are, I hate to leave, but it’s time to go. At last I am a free bird singing with Lynyrd Skynyrd in that big chair in the the sky. Bye y’all, love each other, life is short. Left this earth October 15th, 2020.
Written by Thomas Marvin O’Dell.
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