O’DELL
John Michael O’Dell, 76, of Pipestem departed this life June 29, 2021, joining his wife and sons in Heaven following a sudden illness.
Born February 2, 1945 in Eastbank, he was a son of the late Walter R. and Ella Marie Staton O’Dell.
John was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a coal miner, mine electrician, and retired from the heating and cooling industry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Kathryn O’Dell; two sons, Joseph and John O’Dell; one sister, Teresa; and one brother, Patrick.
Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Beth Adkins of Parkersburg and Megan Affeld of FL; five grandchildren, Leah Adkins, Tommi Adkins, Mathew Affeld, Emma Affeld, and Morgan Affeld; one great-grandson, Sawyer Jacob Affeld; one sister, Anne Carico; and one uncle, Frank.
At his request, the body has been cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com.
Arrangements are by the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton.
