Rickey Lee O’Dell “Digger” ,71, on October 20th 2026 was called home to Heaven in his home. He was born in Clay,WV May 28th 1955 by the late Arnold Leo O’Dell and Rosalee Ewing.
Rickey was a retired over the road truck driver as well as a retired drummer from several bands he played in. His hobbies were fishing,canoeing and kayaking,camping and enjoying the outdoors and most importantly mowing his yard. He loved to laugh and make dad jokes when he could. He also loved spending time with his family and grand “critters”
kids. He would spend time perfecting his technique o smoking meats on his smoker when he got a chance to. Never was there a time he wouldn’t not lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He is a husband,father,grandpa,friend that will be dearly missed.
Rickey is survived by his wife of 47 years. Kathryn Lynn (Matson) O’Dell; his children Charles O’Dell (Tinika), Renee O’Dell (Nathan), Shannon O’Dell; his sister Leesa Ewing; and his Grand critters (kids), Celan O’Dell, Skyla McAtee, Ricky O’Dell, Amanda O’Dell, Branson O’Dell, Brielle O’Dell, Briar Russell and Sara Henline.
He also leaves behind his great-grand critters Berkeley, Oliver, and Koa, along with many nieces,nephews,extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory. Rickey is proceeded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers Jimmy O’Dell,Robert O’Dell and Michael Ewing, his sisters, Gail Ewing, Connie Anderson and Sandra Fletcher, and other loved ones.
Rickey will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through his family,the memories they shared,and the many lives he touched throughout his life.
Arrangements are entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home.
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