Jackie Lee "Jack" O'Dell, 75, of Orrick, walked into heaven on Monday, February 12, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale Eugene O'Dell.

Jack was born on March 16, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, to Billy Lee and Dorothy Jane (Sheets) O'Dell.  He was united in marriage to Kathryn Kay Yaw of Camden on March 24,1967.  She resides at the family home where they raised their children and enjoyed many family gatherings and holidays.

Surviving family include: daughter, Amie (Rodney) Brock of Liberty; son, Bryan (Aerin) O'Dell of Orrick; five grandchildren: Shelby (Jared) Smithey, Madison (Alex) Weideman, Audrey O'Dell, Jackson Brock, and Reese O'Dell; great-granddaughter, Jade Smithey; and several nieces and nephews.

Jack lived his entire life in Orrick and was a dedicated community member, serving on the Orrick School Board, Ray County Ambulance Board, Southpoint Cemetery Board, and Missouri Levee and Drainage District.  Jack was a volunteer of the Orrick Fire Department from 1971-1992, acting as Chief from 1983-1992.  He was a member of the Orrick Country Cruisers, Ada Lodge #444, and the ARARAT Shrine.

Jack was a lifelong farmer in the Orrick River bottoms.  He was known to be one of the first farmers to plant corn every year on his dad's birthday in March.  Jack could often be found in his truck or Gator checking the fields with his dogs Merle, J.D., and Jake riding along.

Jack had a love of motor sports that included a brief stint in racing, restoring classics, tractor pulling, collecting muscle cars, attending NASCAR races, and traveling to car shows with friends.  Many stories can be told of the miles traveled and the friendships made during these events.  Jack, or known to many of his friends as "Wild Man," had a big personality, fantastic sense of humor, and never met a stranger.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Orrick Fire Department or Southpoint Cemetery.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street – P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  A Masonic service will be held during visitation starting at 5:00 P.M.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Orrick.  Jack requested a fish fry, which will follow memorial services.  It will be held at the home of Jared and Shelby Smithey (6709 Rogers Rd., Camden, MO 64017) and will only be considered successful if as many people as possible come to have a Busch Light or Corona in his memory.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in Southpoint Cemetery, Orrick.  Please remember to share your memories of Jack with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.