DAVID BRIAN O’DELL, II, 25, of Port Charlotte, Florida died at his home in Port Charlotte. He took this first amazing breath on August 8, 1987 and his last breath on April 25, 2013. “Every night you look into the sky and see a thousand lights, tonight you will see one more light shining down”.…
Continue ReadingDAVID BRIAN O’DELL, II, 25, of Port Charlotte, Florida died at his home in Port Charlotte. He took this first amazing breath on August 8, 1987 and his last breath on April 25, 2013. “Every night you look into the sky and see a thousand lights, tonight you will see one more light shining down”.
Brian was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina and moved to Morehead City, North Carolina where he graduated from West Carteret High School. He was the Owner Loyalty Manager at Harbor Nissan in Port Charlotte. He loved his job serving his customers and laughing with his co-workers. He attended full Sail University in Orlando, Florida and graduated from North Carolina State, Raleigh, NC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
He was loved by many, brought laughs to many and will be forever remembered. Brian now joins his natural father, David Brian Odell, who he unconditionally loved and who died in November of 2010.
Brian is survived by his loving mother, Kathryn Farnsworth Gladwell and his dad Richard Samuel Gladwell of Punta Gorda, FL; his one and only beloved Meagan L. Hancock of Punta Gorda, his brothers, Jason (Anna) Gladwell of Wake Forest, NC, Clay (Abigail) Gladwell of Punta Gorda, Ryan Gladwell of Raleigh, NC, his sister, Jamie Gladwell (Zac) Blasingame of Wake Forest, his God brother, Tucker muse of Morehead City, NC; maternal grandparents, Hugh and Christine Farnsworth of Columbia, SC and Mary W. Currin of Morehead City, NC; Uncle and Aunt Hugh and Debbie Farnsworth of Macon, GA; Uncle and Aunt Mike and Pamela Long and cousins, Chad and Jason Long of Fairview, NC; nephews, Ryker Gladwell, Asher and Hudson Gladwell and Triston Blasingame.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday 5:30 PM, April 30, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda, 459 Gill Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Pastor Barrett Hardin will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a donation made be made to the David Brian O’Dell Foundation, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 314 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, where a foundation will be set up in Brian’s name to help those who have been unable to cope with grief after the loss of a loved one. His memory will forever and always live through those he loved. He was an amazing and beautiful gift from God whom touched many people’s lives. He in so many ways was a saving grace for many people. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Laurie Partusch-Whitt and Wes Whitt
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Dear Kathryn and Rick,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this sad time!
We have wonderful, fond memories of Brian and when I think of him , I see him at sportscenter playing his heart out at basketball!
Bobby and the boys will give you hugs from all of us here in Morehead City. WE will continue to lift you up in prayer and think of you often!
Lots of Love,
Laurie and Wes
Andy smelik
left a message on April 28, 2013:
David Brian o'dell a.k.a. Odeezy, was probably considered one of the most like able funny people I have ever been acquainted with, we were very close friends as he was with many. He was always able to make everyone laugh with his constant jokes that he somehow could bring everyone together with!!! I will never forget the times we had together from way back in the day riding around in is jeep beating the windows out with his subs to driving up to raleigh to see his dad for a weekend doing 100 mph the whole way there, to just seeing him right before him and his beautiful girlfriend Meagan moved to Florida. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers deeZy as well as your family, I know this is hard but you will all get thru it because Brian is up there right now joking and laughing with Jesus probably pulling pranks on him crazy kid. We all love and miss you Brian Odell and we shall meet again I promise!!! R.I.P. and keep makin those sick beats you always made ! Meagan stay strong ill try to see you as soon as I can! Love always Andy Smelik !!!!
P.S. - I will carry on your great personality and lovingness
Pat & Lisa Smelik
left a message on April 28, 2013:
So sorry for your loss. We are deeply saddened with Brian's passing. He was always there for our son as well as a true friend. We will pass on his kindness and generosity always and he will be remembered in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all through these trying times.
HAL AND KATHIE HUNTER
left a message on April 28, 2013:
NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SADDNESS OF YOUR LOSE. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOU REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER AND LOVE OF YOUR SON. WE LOVE YOU AND YOURS, HAL AND KATHIE
diane camp
left a message on April 28, 2013:
Kathryn and Rick,
Larry and I were so sorry and heartbroken to hear about Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. God Bless, Diane and Larry Camp
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kim Sarantapoulas
left a message on April 28, 2013:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. Brian is a sweet boy who was always so polite and friendly. He will be so deeply missed by all who knew him. There aren't enough words that can express my sympathy for his family, especially for Katherine his mom being a mother myself of a 22 year old son my heart aches for you. My deepest sympathy to all his family and also his beautiful love Megan who you could just tell whenever he looked at her you could see his love shine thru.
God Bless you all,
Kim and family.
Pam Long
left a message on April 29, 2013:
It is so hard to say goodbye to such a young man with so much potential.Our hearts break to think of what he has battled after losing his dad too soon. They were best friends as well as father and son. We have experienced so much loss the last few years, this is just the very worst. We find comfort in knowing he is reunited with David and others that love him so much. I pray for Katheryn and Rick that did all they could have done to keep him safe...well now he is. Amen. Mike &Pam
Victor J. Lavanda
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Brian always made me laugh, I will miss him and his ability to light up a room. There are very few people I have met in my life that had his gift... to make people smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and his friends that all loved him dearly.
This tragic loss weighs heavy on all our hearts.
Carl Bauer
left a message on April 29, 2013:
I'm so sorry for our loss of a good friend who always had a smile on his
face and always a kind word for everyone.He will be greatly missed by all
of us. Carl
Aaron Kenndey
left a message on April 29, 2013:
He is but a few people in this world that no matter how long you have known him, he will impact your life. His charm and sense of humor took over every room he walked in. You will be truly missed Brian
Jonathan Payne
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Words still can describe how much everyone will miss you. Odeezy you were always having fun and making everyone laugh but at the same time helping more than you know. There were times you gave advice to me and I'm sure others as well! Brian just know that you fulfilled your needs here and that's why god called you home. Rest in peace brother
Geri Kotz
left a message on April 29, 2013:
To Kathryn, Rick and family, Please know how much my prayers are with you at this time. Whenever I saw Brian, he was a true joy to speak with and to tease as I was always visiting to see his Mom. No words can help to ease your loss, but, find comfort in our Lord. He will light your path in the dark and certainly know that prayers are with you. Kathryn, I am here for you, my friend.
Paul and Carrie Clarke
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Kiki and Rick: We are both heartbroken over losing Brian. We just cannot imagine your loss. Our love extends to you, Rick, Champ and your Mother. We wish we could be there for you. God will shine his grace over you during this most difficult path in life.
Love,
Paul and Carrie
lorrie colligan
left a message on April 30, 2013:
I am so sorry there are no words that I can say to express how heart broken I am feeling for you and your family. Your son was such a wonderful person and friend to my son Damon. He will be there to say goodbye to his friend My thoughts are with you. Lorrie Colligan
Lisa and Greg- Sam's Club Port Charlotte
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Kathryn, Rick, Meagan, Clay and Family and Friends and Harbor Nissan Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your beloved Brian. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Matt Wolfe
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Hi Kathrine and Rick, my deepest thoughts are with you two and the loss of your son. I'm a parent also and can not imagine the emotions you are feeling. I pray that you find strength to carry you through this time of your life. May the life you live going forward being a living memorial to your son.
Tom Sweat
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Dear Kathryn,
My heart goes out to you with my deepest sympathies. I can't imagine your pain. My prayers are with you. Please take care.
Your friend,
Tom
Maria Diaz-Williamson
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Dear Kathryn and Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your lives....the loss of your Brian. I know mere words can't capture the deep sadness of losing a child. Kathryn I know what a passionate Mother you have been and my heart breaks for you. I also know that you have a loving family that will be there for you and that need you to be there for them. Please remember that I'm only a phone call away and that your Brian is at peace now.
Love you both,
Maria Diaz-Williamson
Mark S. Krejci
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Rick, Kathryn,
I am so very sorry for your loss, no parent should have to suffer the loss of a child. However, I believe with all my heart and soul, that there is Eternal Life in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Respectfully,
Mark S. Krejci
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Laurie Partusch-Whitt and Wes Whitt
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Dear Kathryn and Rick,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this sad time!
We have wonderful, fond memories of Brian and when I think of him , I see him at sportscenter playing his heart out at basketball!
Bobby and the boys will give you hugs from all of us here in Morehead City. WE will continue to lift you up in prayer and think of you often!
Lots of Love,
Laurie and Wes
Andy smelik
left a message on April 28, 2013:
David Brian o'dell a.k.a. Odeezy, was probably considered one of the most like able funny people I have ever been acquainted with, we were very close friends as he was with many. He was always able to make everyone laugh with his constant jokes that he somehow could bring everyone together with!!! I will never forget the times we had together from way back in the day riding around in is jeep beating the windows out with his subs to driving up to raleigh to see his dad for a weekend doing 100 mph the whole way there, to just seeing him right before him and his beautiful girlfriend Meagan moved to Florida. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers deeZy as well as your family, I know this is hard but you will all get thru it because Brian is up there right now joking and laughing with Jesus probably pulling pranks on him crazy kid. We all love and miss you Brian Odell and we shall meet again I promise!!! R.I.P. and keep makin those sick beats you always made ! Meagan stay strong ill try to see you as soon as I can! Love always Andy Smelik !!!!
P.S. - I will carry on your great personality and lovingness
Pat & Lisa Smelik
left a message on April 28, 2013:
So sorry for your loss. We are deeply saddened with Brian's passing. He was always there for our son as well as a true friend. We will pass on his kindness and generosity always and he will be remembered in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all through these trying times.
HAL AND KATHIE HUNTER
left a message on April 28, 2013:
NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SADDNESS OF YOUR LOSE. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOU REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER AND LOVE OF YOUR SON. WE LOVE YOU AND YOURS, HAL AND KATHIE
diane camp
left a message on April 28, 2013:
Kathryn and Rick,
Larry and I were so sorry and heartbroken to hear about Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. God Bless, Diane and Larry Camp
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kim Sarantapoulas
left a message on April 28, 2013:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. Brian is a sweet boy who was always so polite and friendly. He will be so deeply missed by all who knew him. There aren't enough words that can express my sympathy for his family, especially for Katherine his mom being a mother myself of a 22 year old son my heart aches for you. My deepest sympathy to all his family and also his beautiful love Megan who you could just tell whenever he looked at her you could see his love shine thru.
God Bless you all,
Kim and family.
Pam Long
left a message on April 29, 2013:
It is so hard to say goodbye to such a young man with so much potential.Our hearts break to think of what he has battled after losing his dad too soon. They were best friends as well as father and son. We have experienced so much loss the last few years, this is just the very worst. We find comfort in knowing he is reunited with David and others that love him so much. I pray for Katheryn and Rick that did all they could have done to keep him safe...well now he is. Amen. Mike &Pam
Victor J. Lavanda
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Brian always made me laugh, I will miss him and his ability to light up a room. There are very few people I have met in my life that had his gift... to make people smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and his friends that all loved him dearly.
This tragic loss weighs heavy on all our hearts.
Carl Bauer
left a message on April 29, 2013:
I'm so sorry for our loss of a good friend who always had a smile on his
face and always a kind word for everyone.He will be greatly missed by all
of us. Carl
Aaron Kenndey
left a message on April 29, 2013:
He is but a few people in this world that no matter how long you have known him, he will impact your life. His charm and sense of humor took over every room he walked in. You will be truly missed Brian
Jonathan Payne
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Words still can describe how much everyone will miss you. Odeezy you were always having fun and making everyone laugh but at the same time helping more than you know. There were times you gave advice to me and I'm sure others as well! Brian just know that you fulfilled your needs here and that's why god called you home. Rest in peace brother
Geri Kotz
left a message on April 29, 2013:
To Kathryn, Rick and family, Please know how much my prayers are with you at this time. Whenever I saw Brian, he was a true joy to speak with and to tease as I was always visiting to see his Mom. No words can help to ease your loss, but, find comfort in our Lord. He will light your path in the dark and certainly know that prayers are with you. Kathryn, I am here for you, my friend.
Paul and Carrie Clarke
left a message on April 29, 2013:
Kiki and Rick: We are both heartbroken over losing Brian. We just cannot imagine your loss. Our love extends to you, Rick, Champ and your Mother. We wish we could be there for you. God will shine his grace over you during this most difficult path in life.
Love,
Paul and Carrie
lorrie colligan
left a message on April 30, 2013:
I am so sorry there are no words that I can say to express how heart broken I am feeling for you and your family. Your son was such a wonderful person and friend to my son Damon. He will be there to say goodbye to his friend My thoughts are with you. Lorrie Colligan
Lisa and Greg- Sam's Club Port Charlotte
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Kathryn, Rick, Meagan, Clay and Family and Friends and Harbor Nissan Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your beloved Brian. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Matt Wolfe
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Hi Kathrine and Rick, my deepest thoughts are with you two and the loss of your son. I'm a parent also and can not imagine the emotions you are feeling. I pray that you find strength to carry you through this time of your life. May the life you live going forward being a living memorial to your son.
Tom Sweat
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Dear Kathryn,
My heart goes out to you with my deepest sympathies. I can't imagine your pain. My prayers are with you. Please take care.
Your friend,
Tom
Maria Diaz-Williamson
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Dear Kathryn and Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your lives....the loss of your Brian. I know mere words can't capture the deep sadness of losing a child. Kathryn I know what a passionate Mother you have been and my heart breaks for you. I also know that you have a loving family that will be there for you and that need you to be there for them. Please remember that I'm only a phone call away and that your Brian is at peace now.
Love you both,
Maria Diaz-Williamson
Mark S. Krejci
left a message on April 30, 2013:
Rick, Kathryn,
I am so very sorry for your loss, no parent should have to suffer the loss of a child. However, I believe with all my heart and soul, that there is Eternal Life in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Respectfully,
Mark S. Krejci
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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