Jackson Calhoun O'Dell, husband of 61 years to his late wife, Carolyn E. O'Dell, age 87, passed away on December 16, 2017, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Hodges, SC, on June 11, 1930, Jackson was the son of the late Walter L. and Laura Alberta Morrison O'Dell. After graduating from Ware Shoals High School in Ware Shoals, SC, Jackson proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked for many years with Anchor Fence Company in Greenville, SC, and eventually owned his own fence company in Anderson. He worked for many years and retired as a rural courier for the United States Postal Service, and was a charter member of Forest Hill Baptist Church in Anderson, SC. He also was a member of the Anderson Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Jackson is survived by his daughter, Catherine O. Fields and her husband, Robert, of Anderson; brothers, Newton W. O'Dell of Greenwood, and Paul D. "Dan" O'Dell and his wife, Elaine of Hodges. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nancy Rebecca O'Dell; brothers, Walter M. O'Dell, Lewis R. O'Dell and Thomas A. O'Dell; and sisters, Sarah L. "Leona" Donalson and Eva Ruth Breitenbach. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Tom Owen officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forest Hill Baptist Church, 909 Plantation Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Graveside service Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:00PM Greenwood Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum 3302 Hwy 25 North Greenwood, SC 29648 Phone: (864) 223-9229 Final Resting Place Greenwood Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum 3302 Hwy 25 North Greenwood, SC 29648