Edward Lee O'Dell, 79

Edward Lee O'Dell, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday April 16, 2014 on Turkey Creek. He was born September 8, 1934 on Turkey Creek to the late Luther B. and Ferrell Beekman O'Dell. He was retired after 41 years at Detroit Steel. He was a member of the Rome Masonic Lodge and the Friendship United Methodist Church. Lee was a devoted husband and father. He loved his home and family more than anything. His family; wife, children, grandkids, great grandkids, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews all were his pride and joy.  Along with his parents Edward was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Virginia Marie Nickel and Miriam Louise Webb.

Lee is survived by his wife Theresa "Pat" Osborne O'Dell who he married on September 14, 1956, a daughter Brenda Joiner of Longview, TX, 2 sons; Randall B. O'Dell of West Portsmouth and Ryan E. O'Dell of Columbus, 2 granddaughters; Stephanie Joiner and Kaitlyn Black, 3 great grandsons; Corey, Brently and Hunter, 5 brothers; Lynn, Eugene, Harold, Paul and Ronald O'Dell along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday April 21, 2014 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Reverend Gary L. Hopkins officiating and interment in Friendship Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday April 19, 2014 from 5 to 7:00PM and on Monday starting at Noon. There will be Masonic services Saturday evening starting at 7:00 PM. The family request any donations be made to the James Cancer Center or Friendship United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com