Mr. Marion Stanley O'Dell

November 22, 1941 - June 4, 2022

Mr. Marion Stanley O’Dell, age 80 of Commerce passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. O’Dell was born to the late, Marion Jack and Georgia Williams O’Dell. Mr. O’Dell was retired from the USDA, a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, and a US Army veteran. He had a servant’s heart, he was generous, he welcomed people graciously into his home. He loved to cook, loved to make things grow, and loved the Atlanta Braves. In addition to his parents, Mr. O’Dell was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Head O’Dell, his son, Christopher Shane O’Dell, his brothers and sister. Mr. O’Dell is survived by his son, Brandon O’Dell (Rachel) of Lawrenceville; daughter-in-law, Heather O’Dell Jordan of Cartersville; seven grandchildren, Christian, Zachary, Cassidy, Elijah, Lydia, Nehemiah, and Daisy; brother, Charlie O’Dell (Elaine) of Flowery Branch; sister-in-law, Lurene O’Dell of Oakwood; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 10th at 11 AM from the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen and Rev. Bobby Gastley officiating with the interment following at North Atlanta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Little-Ward Funeral Home Thursday night from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eagle Ranch: P.O. Box 7200 Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.