James Walter O’Dell

James Walter O’Dell, of Newport, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County.

He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman and a strong family man.

He was retired from Newport Utilities after 43 years of service and was a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Violet Ellison O’Dell of Newport, son, Robert O’Dell of Newport, son and daughter-in law, David and Leticia O’Dell of Newport, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Jim Bruer of Sevierville, sisters Helen Ball and Ruth Mantooth both of Newport, brother, Ray O’Dell of Newport, grandchildren, Grant and Carleena O’Dell, Newport, James Adam O’Dell, Del Rio, Heather and Brandon Mullins of Newport, great grandchildren, Emily O’Dell of Newport and Sean Mullins of Newport. several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening December 5, 2008 at the Brown Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Gary Miller officiating.

Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Inman Cemetery.

Brown Funeral Home is in charge.

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7 Responses to “James Walter O’Dell”

  1. Lisa Shaver Says:
    December 4th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    Teresa,

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything to help you.

    Lisa
    Stokes Electric

  2. Becky & Marvin Seay Says:
    December 4th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    David & Bob
    we are sorry about your dad , you all and yor family will be in our prayers, if there are anything we can do for you all just let us know.

  3. Dave Frazer Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Teresa-

    Please let me know if I can help in any way.

    I am sorry for your loss.

  4. Vicky Wilson Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    I worked at Newport Utilities with Walter. He was a great guy and I always appreciated his honest and straight forward personality. Even after he retired he would still come by the office to pay his bill and he would tell a joke or story before he left. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

  5. terry stuart Says:
    December 8th, 2008 at 8:13 am

    david and bobby im sorry about your dad please let me know if there is anything i can help you with. god bless

  6. Heather Mullins Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    I am very proud of my family. We may have a small family, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s the largest family in the world when it comes to what matters: our love for one another. We have all been there for my Nanny, and each other and I’m very proud of them and proud to be an O’Dell. We will all miss my Pawpaw.

  7. Heather Mullins Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    On behalf of my family, thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, sympathy, food, and flowers. It’s very, greatly appreciated.

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