O’Dell, Vernon Edwin

Vernon Edwin “Eddie” O’Dell, 84, of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary Leora O’Dell.

Eddie was born in Hiwassee, Virginia. He attended Bluefield Business College in Bluefield, West Virginia. As president of Edwin O’Dell & Company, he was a road and bridge contractor for over 35 years. Among his business ventures, he co-founded TamRick Coal Company, Pulaski Grading Inc., and O’Dell Steel Erectors. Travelers throughout Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia routinely cross his roads and bridges.

He was one of the early founders and lifelong members of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Pulaski, Virginia.

Eddie devoured history books, was a world-wide traveler, cruise aficionado and avid gardener.

He is survived by one daughter, Tami Maria O’Dell and son-in-law Robert Huttick of Richboro, Pennsylvania; one son, Dr. Richard Edwin O’Dell and daughter-in-law Aussie of Tarzana, California.

Eldest son of the late Harry and Eunice O’Dell, Pulaski, Virginia; he was preceded by brother Reggie; he is survived by sisters, Joann Jamerson and Sonya Allison; brothers, Noel, Ranny and Gary and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The wake service will be held at 5 p.m. followed by visitation with family from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Stevens Funeral Home, 815 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, Virginia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Pulaski celebrated by Fr. Bernie Ramirez with burial following in the O’Dell Family Cemetery in Hiwassee, Virginia.

Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.