Birth date: Jan 7, 1933 Death date: Jun 24, 2012
CLARENDON Memorial services will be private. Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Gene Odell, Jr., an educator, coach, and counselor of young people for almost 40 years, whose chance meeting Read Obituary
I love you so much Great Grandpa <3 I hope you are having fun in heaven with Great Grandma!
Our condolences to the family. We will miss our neighbor down the street on Vista de Oro and, of course, my old Bel Air football coach (1963-64 district champs). Coach Odell was a big, early influence on my life...I will miss him and keep him and his family in my prayers always. #84 Ray Gutierrez
I have always remembered Coach Odell form my time playing for him at Bel Air HS during the good years. He was always a gentleman motivator. Someone you just wanted to please. Personally I learnd much from him not only on the field but more importantly off. Sorry for his families loss but what a great human being!RIP
Cleo, I cannot express the shock that both Karen and I had when we heard about the passing of Coach Odell. He was a great person and gave me my first coaching job at Bel Air. He had many great qualities but one of his best is he loved children and the people around him. He will be missed. I also want to thank you, Cleo, for your friendship to Karen and me when we all worked together. Karen and I still talk about the good times the coaches and coaches wives had when we were together. Coach Odell will be missed but not forgotten.
Cleo, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Gene was special and touched the lives of many people in a good way. Sincerely, Earl and Charlotte
A true gentleman and great coach.
Dear Mrs. O'Dell,I was so saddened to read of Coach O'Dell's death. As a freshman, I was always very pleased when he acknowledged me in the hallway as Little Lumm. My brothers, Max and Jerry, admired him very much. Seeing you both at the 50th reunion was a real highlight for Jerry. You both had a positive influence on the lives of so many students and hold a special place in my memories.Linda LummBAHS class of '65
I will always remember coach Odell as a fine coach and mentor. He will be missed! My sympathy to his family!
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. We really respected and liked Mr. Odell.
Dear Mrs. Odell, Lori, Cindy, Greg and family: We are sorrowed to hear of the passing of Coach Odell, but joyful to know of his homegoing with God. I have many sweet memories of times spent with he and Dad during football games at Bel Air, when he would allow me to sit on the bench with the players. He was always so warm and kind, as were all of you when we would visit your home. May God comfort you all in your loss. You are in our prayers. In His love - Mark & Cheryl McCoy and family
