Mr. Chester Lowell O’Daniel, age 95 of Calvert City, KY died on Thursday, April 28, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Benton, KY. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calvert City. He was also a member of the Calvert City Masonic Lodge #543 where he served as Past Master and the Calvert City Fire Department. He retired from Air Products where he worked in the maintenance department and was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Mr. O’Daniel was an avid Ford fan.
Born Monday, March 1, 1926 in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late John O’Daniel and the late Viola (Ridgeway) O’Daniel.
Surviving are his wife, Martha (Tarkington) O’Daniel of Calvert City, KY, daughter, Sharon Gordon of Benton, KY, daughter-in-law, Judy O’Daniel of Calvert City, KY, grandchildren, Brett O’Daniel, wife Ashley of Calvert City, KY, Tyler O’Daniel, wife Kayln of Calvert City, KY, Michael Gordon, girlfriend, Joanna Kaufman of Glen Burnie, MD, great-grandchildren, Morgan Gordon of Benton, KY, Gavin O’Daniel, Emma O’Daniel, Avery O’Daniel, and Abigail Marshall all of Calvert City, KY.
He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Lowell O’Daniel, sister, Jean Smith, and his parents.
A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, Kentucky 42025 with Bro. Rick Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in Calvert City Cemetery, Calvert City, KY.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY with Masonic Services at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to Kosair Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 37370 Louisville, KY 40233-7370.