John Earle (Jack) O’Dell, passed away on November 25, 2011. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Clarinda, Iowa to Sylvia and Lorrence O’Dell and grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and began a career which ultimately brought him to Houston 41 years ago. A loving father and devoted husband, he is survived by his wife of 54 years Helen Jean, sons; Dale and wife Bernadette of Prescott, Arizona and William and wife Sarah of Houston. He will be missed. Special thanks to Martha Vasquez, Guadalupe Huanca and the Castillo Family for their wonderful care of both Jack and Helen Jean these last few years.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home from 6-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 10am at the Memorial Oaks Chapel with interment to follow.
