Andrew J. O'Dell, 71, of Newport, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the home.
Mr. O'Dell was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the US Navy after 29 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria O'Dell of the home; daughter, Cathy Padgett and husband Todd of Newport; son, Christopher O'Dell and wife Rie of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren: Leigh-Anne Padgett of Greenville, Tyler Padgett of Newport, and Christopher, Rachael and Connor O'Dell, all of San Diego, CA.; two brothers, Jack O'Dell and wife Stella, who raised him from the age of 11 after his parents died, and William O'Dell and wife Charity; and two sisters, Mary Anne Cutler and husband Richard and Jane Hoover, all of Clearfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 305, Morehead City, NC 28557 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC.