ODELL, Thomas Leigh


The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, AZ Thursday, August 18, 2011 Thomas Leigh Odell, age 57, of Oakland, Ore., passed away on Saturday Aug. 6, 2011. He was born Aug. 2, 1954 in Dearborn, Mich.. He moved with his family to Cottonwood in 1992, where he resided for approximately seventeen years. Tom was a hardworking family man who loved joking around, woodworking, and fishing with his grandchildren. He will never be forgotten. He is survived by his two sons, Jason Odell and Joseph (Lindsay) Odell, his daughter Samantha Odell, three grandchildren, Racheal, Elijah, and Casey Odell, parents Tom and Dorthey Odell, and sister Judy Hayes. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dane Odell. Private cremation rites were held. No additional services at this time. Information provided by survivors.