Odell Lynn Lancaster
October 17, 1930 — January 11, 2017
Odell Lynn Lancaster, age 86 of Paris, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence in Paris.
Mr. Lancaster was a member of New Bethel Church of Christ and was a retired mechanic for TVA after working 25 years. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for many years with “Rescue Our Cemeteries” restoring cemeteries in LBL in TN and KY. He worked closely with TVA and the Forestry Service to help preserve more than 100 cemeteries. In his later years, he enjoyed antiquing, traveling and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Odell Lynn was born October 17, 1930 in Tharpe, TN to the late Virgil Larue Lancaster and the late Melissa Howell Lancaster.
He was married on May 9, 1959 to Judy Hicks Lancaster and she survives of Paris. He is also survived by one daughter, Julia (Randy) Hill of Paris, TN; one son, Alan (Diane) Lancaster of Paris, TN; one brother, Gordon (Linda) Lancaster of Paris, TN; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Hill, Crystal Akers and husband Michael Carr, Russell (Amber) Hill, Ben (Renee) Akers, Alan (Kandace) Lancaster II, Alex Lancaster, Ami Lancaster and fiancé Koby Perry, James (Jamie) Williamson, Sara Williamson, and Luke Williamson; and 15 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Odell Lynn was also preceded in death by a sister, Clorice Wimberly; and a brother, Larue “Bitsie” Lancaster.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN. There will be a private graveside service on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris with Jerald Sykes officiating.
Pallbearers will be Alex Lancaster, Ben Akers, Koby Perry, Michael Carr, Russell Hill, Greg Hicks, and Kevin Lancaster. Alan Lancaster II and Robert Herndon are named as Honorary Pallbearers.