Matthew “Matt” J. O’Dell, age 29 of East Leroy, MI formerly of Albion passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI under the loving care of his family. He was born August 30, 1989 to Larry A. and Kelly (Browning) O’Dell in Marshall, Michigan. On September 21, 2008, he married Jamie M. Towery in Battle Creek and she survives.
Matt was a graduate of Albion High School. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marines (2008-2012) in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the promotion of Sergeant. After he was discharged from the service, he went to work for Enbridge, until his health became an issue. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for Sheridan Township.
Matt was a very loving, devoted husband, father and provider who loved spending time with his family. He was fun-loving with a great sense of humor, but wise beyond his years. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, woodworking and in his younger years, riding ATVs.
In addition to his loving wife Jamie, Matt is also survived by children- Claire and Matthew II; mother - Kelly (Dave Anderson) O’Dell, of Camden, sister - Amie (Henry) McKinney of Coldwater, maternal grandmother - Joanne Rice of Ceresco and mother-in-law - Rhonda (Jeffrey McBride) Towery of Battle Creek and brother-in-law, Jerry (Kristy) Towery of Galesburg.
Matt was preceded in death by his father, brother- Jeremy O’Dell, half-sister - Melonie O’Dell,
paternal grandparents - Vernon and Jane O’Dell and maternal grandfather - Ronald Browning.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion. Services to celebrate Matt’s life will be on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with John Grafton officiating. Burial with full military honors following in Albion Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for future designation.
To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
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