Richard A. O'Dell

Knowing that he was dearly loved by his family and friends, Richard “Dick” Allen O’Dell, 80, of Raytown, MO passed away March 6, 2013 at his home after a short battle with cancer. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, March 13, at 2 p.m., with visitation starting at 1 p.m. His ashes will be inurned at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville.

Dick was born February 18, 1933 in Avondale, MO. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Dick retired as a Civil Engineer from the City of Kansas City. He was a member of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Dick will be remembered for having a great sense of humor, his love his of music and a beautiful voice. He was a former member of the Heart of America Barbershop Chorus.

Dick was preceded in death by his mother, LeVona Harris; his father, Ray O’Dell; a brother, Bill O’Dell and his sister, Louella Sibert.

He is survived by three sons, Mike O’Dell and wife, Bev, of Independence, MO; Mark O’Dell and wife, Nancy, of Raytown, MO; Tim O’Dell of Raytown; and a daughter, Pam McMullin, of Kansas City; a brother, Audley O’Dell and wife, Linda, of Independence; and a sister-in-law, Virginia O’Dell of Lawson, MO. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Kay Countryman, of Raytown, MO. He leaves behind a loving family that includes 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church or Kansas City Hospice or American Cancer Society.