Robert James O'Dell SR., 81, passed away May 6, 2012. He was born July, 14, 1930 to the late John and Myrtle O'Dell. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia O'Dell. Survivors include his loving children, Brenda O'Dell, Therese (James) Saunders and Robert O'Dell; grandchildren, Lindsay Yates, Heather Yates, Joshua Yates, Cassandra Yates, Ashley Saunders, Robert O'Dell III and Jonathan O'Dell; and great-grandchildren, John JR., Haley Arnold, Bryce Mertz and Kayden Basham. Robert serviced his country bravely in the United Sates Army. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday immediately following visitation.