Obituary of Thomas David O'Dell

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Thomas “Tom” David O’Dell share the news of his passing on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.  He was a man of immense wisdom and humor, and loved Jesus, family and community.  He was 84 years old and is now living eternally with his Heavenly Father.  He will be greatly missed.

Tom was born Tuesday, April 2, 1940, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Royce Victor and Juanita Spires O’Dell. Tom attended Auburn University College of Pharmacy and was a proud Tiger.  He owned City Pharmacy for 25 years and after selling the pharmacy, continued to work as a pharmacist for CVS for another 22 years.  He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, where he was Chairman of the Deacons and served on the Honduras Mission Team. Tom acted as Chairman of Butts County Board of Education for 10 years. He was a longtime member of the Lunchbox Breakfast Club. In 1983, Tom received a commendation from Governor Joe Frank Harris. He was an avid golfer with 2 hole-in-ones to his name.  He was also one of the founding members of the Greater Gorilla Golfing Group.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Faye Loftin O’Dell; children:  Esther and Ken Huff, David and Kristen O’Dell, and Matt and Jennifer O’Dell; grandchildren: J.T. Shellnutt, Hope Shellnutt, Zechariah O’Dell, and Daniel O’Dell.

Friends may visit the family on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Jackson. Interment will follow at Jackson City Cemetery.

Tom and Faye have supported missions their entire married life, so donations can be given to the First Baptist Church – Missions Fund, 1227 West Third Street, Jackson, Georgia 30233 to carry on their hearts for those in need.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the O’Dell family.