Charles "Chuck" R. Odell

March 29, 1931 ~ July 4, 2018
Charles “Chuck” R. Odell, Jr., 87, of Bradford, Illinois died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois after a brief illness. Charles was born March 29, 1931 to Pat and Beulah (Sterling) Odell. He was later adopted by Charles and Margaret (Sterling) Odell. He married Phyllis Andersen on June 5, 1954 in Walnut, Illinois. He graduated from Walnut High School in 1949 and later served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1954 during the Korean War. He was a proud member of the Bradford American Legion, Post #445. He was employed at Odell Chevrolet Sales in Bradford and later at BF Goodrich in Henry, Illinois before retiring in 1991. He is survived by his children: Steven Odell of Bradford, Debra (Steve) Gorman of Prosper, Texas, Roxanna (Doug) Piper, Manlius, Illinois, and Mick Odell, Mackinaw, Illinois as well as 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; sister: Lori (Doug) McCollum, Rock Island, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, two brothers: Francis and Harry, a grandson, Nicholas, and a great-grandson, Lucas. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 10:00a.m. at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery, Walnut, immediately following the service with military rites accorded by the Bradford American Legion Post #445. Memorials may be made to the Bradford American Legion Post #445 or to the Bradford Rescue Unit/Bradford Fire Department.
Deb, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Dad. My thoughts are with you as you adjust to carrying on without him.
Deb, we are saddened by the news of your dad’s passing. Please know that we are praying for you and your family as you get thru this time of loss. We love you.
My condolences to all the O’Dell family. May you remember all the love you shared.
So sorry for your loss Roxy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. If you need anything please let me know.
Hello Roxy so sorry for the loss of your father my heart is with you.
Sorry for your loss Roxy! Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers and hugs!
So sorry to hear of Chucks passing. Such a great man. I used to see him in Buda. He always had a smile & a joke. Made everyone laugh !
What a handsome man, Mr. Odell was. I am very sorry to read of your loss. With all his accomplishments, he was an amazing man! I won’t pretend to know what you’re going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is John 6:40, which says: “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who recognizes the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him on the last day.” I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved father, grandpa and friend. Sincerely, Meryl, jw.org – healingwordsforu@gmail.com
Steve and family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.