James Thomas O’Daniel Jr., affectionately known by family and friends as Junior, was born on January 20, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James Thomas O’Daniel Sr (proceeded in death) and Ida Mae Peoples O’Daniel.
Junior accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Indiana. He was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System. He was employed with Nobel Industries of Indiana.
Junior, was a kind and loving person who never met a stranger. He made everyone that he met feel loved and appreciated. He enjoyed spending time listening and dancing to music, playing the drums and participating in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed most of all the time spent with his family especially his mother whom he loved dearly.
James Thomas O’Daniel Jr. departed this life on February 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.
He leaves cherished memories with his mother, Ida Mae O’Daniel, sister Deborah Lynn Gray, aunt Dorothy Peoples Moore, nephews Brian A. Gray, Brandon A. Gray, niece, Brittany M. Gray and a host of family and friends.
Service for James will be held, 12:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2012, at Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home Peoples' Chapel, 5252 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Upon the family's request the disposition will be private.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.williamsandbluitt.com for the O'Daniel family.
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