Richard O'Dell

August 19, 1952 - February 8, 2020

PRINCETON – Richard Allen O’Dell, 67, of Princeton, died Saturday, February 8, 2020. Born August 19, 1952 in Spanishburg, he was the son of the late Robert Benjamin O’Dell and Florence Elizabeth Bailey O’Dell. Mr. O’Dell was a retired service technician at Appalachian Heating in Bradley. He enjoyed fishing, country music and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert O’Dell, Lewis O’Dell, Wayne O’Dell, Curtis O’Dell and Ronnie O’Dell; and sister, Carolyn O’Dell. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Susan Litwin O’Dell; daughters, Carly Kestner and Jennifer O’Dell both of Princeton; grandchildren, Ethan Kestner and Grace Kestner both of Spanishburg; brothers, Charles O’Dell of Riverdale, MD, Everette O’Dell and wife Carol of Lerona and Garry Dean O’Dell and wife Karen of Kegley; and sisters, Garnet Hale and husband Rick of Louisville, KY, Janet Heslep of Beardstown, IL and Ann Huffman and husband Lonnie of Kegley. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from noon until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mr. O’Dell, or share condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.