Thomas Ray O’Dell
Thomas Ray O’Dell, 78, husband of Shirley Baldwin O’Dell for 51 years, of Simpsonville, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late James M. and Eula Corn O’Dell. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 30 years. He was an outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by a daughter, Ashley Ramos; two grandsons, Nick Ramos and Camilo Ramos; a brother, Reggy O’Dell, a sister, Mary Weisner; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a sister, Anne O’Dell.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. A Graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm in the mausoleum chapel at Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Road, Piedmont, SC 29673 at 3:00 pm.
As a tribute to Ray’s battle with lung cancer, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605.
Shirley ,Ashley, Nick Camilo and the O’Dell family, it is with heartfelt sympathy that I feel for each of you. You have lost a wonderful, husband, father , grandfather, and brother. I had gotten to know and enjoy each time that I saw Ray and Shirley ,especially at the Coach House. The always seemed so happy, and always had a sweet smile and greeting. I know that all that knew him will sorely miss him. Sometime we would talk about the days when he was in the Funeral Home in Fountain Inn and the moving to Travelers Rest. Some people called his Dad, “Digger O’Dell”. To the family, May GOD make smooth the path before you in the days and months ahead. May the love of Christ be with you and comfort you. Your friend in Christ. Ray RIP.
I pray 🙏 the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Only time moves on to the next scene. Memory remains part of the heart forever. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
He was such a great man. I’m
so thankful I got to know him. My prayers are with each one of you!
Razor Ray lighted up the room or pool lol when he came in such a good man so sorry about your loss he is headed to a better place for sure!!! We are praying for you family and will always remember the great times we had with him. Smoothe and Debra
Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter, and grandsons as you go through this difficult journey. Ray was a great guy and he will be missed. I remember him at Fountain Inn Grammar School and Hillcrest High School, but sort of lost touch until he married you, one of my best friends at Hillcrest. Sending love and prayers, Becky Barbrey Hamor-Frier.
Marcey and I are very sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Shirley, Ashley, and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. When we lived in Simpsonville, we ran into you’ll occasionally at Coach House. I was down on Jonesville Rd. knocking on doors, made me remember Ray from long ago when working together in P.O. I looked him up online to see if you’ll were still there and his obituary came up. Ray was a good man and great to work with. I was a rural carrier in Simpsonville- you might remember me. Love & Prayers to you all