King B. Odell Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of King B. Odell Jr. (West Warwick, Rhode Island), born in Warwick, Rhode Island, who passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, King B. Odell and Ethel M. Odell (Peck); and his siblings, Thomas H. Odell and Ella O. Johnson. He is also survived by family and many friends.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the school, the Moses Brown Community named the outdoor track the Doc Odell Track in 2005.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory

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September 29, 2023

Harry Wadsworth wrote a sympathy message

“We, at Peoples Baptist Church send our prayers and sympathy to the family of DR. King B.Odell Jr. it was our great pleasure to have a friend and fellow veteran to share our Christian faith together. At Peoples Baptist Church, in 2003 on the board of trustees and in 2004 was elected to President of the church to the present. King's amazing life of service to all his endeavors he dedicated himself to God, Country and his family and church family, we will remember him with admiration & love.”

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