Willard O'Dell Obituary (1971 - 2024)

O’Dell Willard (Dogg) Leon O’Dell, 53, of Decatur passed away Friday, November 8th at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A family-led celebration of life will be held on December 21st, 2024, at Barb’s Place and Adam’s Apple, at a time still to be determined. Memorials can be made out to Latisha Pride to help the family with final expenses. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting in the arrangements. Willard was born in Decatur, June 1st, 1971, son of Kenneth and Sheila O’Dell. He attended Eisenhower High School. He worked as a meat cutter for Jeffreys and Eastside Market. Later in life he worked in construction as a carpenter. Willard’s favorite pastime was spending time with family, working on Harley Davidson motorcycles or hanging out with his friends from the motorcycle club he was an active member of the DC Eagles. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Survived by his father Kenneth (Penny) O’Dell, fiancé Latisha Pride, daughter Daeshia Shafer, Grandmother Dorothy White and his dogs Precious and Jax. He was preceded by his mother Sheila O’Dell, grandfather Robert White and Uncle Dave White. Please sign the family guestbook