Lonnie Francis O'Dell

Lonnie Francis O’Dell, 80, of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  He was born on April 26, 1941 in Pine, Missouri, the son of the late Willard and Freda O’Dell.  Lonnie married the former Carolyn Lou Price on May 6, 1967.  Sadly, Carolyn preceded  Lonnie in death on November 9, 2019.  He was a Marine Corp. Vietnam Veteran and a retired truck driver.  Lonnie was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.  Lonnie is survived by his son, Kevin O’Dell if Evansville, Indiana; his daughter, Stephanie O’Dell of Shawneetown; two siblings, Kenny O’Dell and Laverene Thaddie; his grandson, Jacob O’Dell of Springfield, Missouri.  Visitation for Lonnie will be held on Saturday, May 1st from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown.  The Reverend Ron Johnson will be officiating the service.  Burial will be at the Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown with military honors by the Gallatin County American Legion and Marine Honor Guard.