Reverend Kelly Lee O’Dell, often known as “ Bones”, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Liberty Hospital.
Kelly was born April 7, 1965 to Lloyd and Phyllis Thompson O’Dell in Excelsior Springs, MO.
Kelly was raised and went to school in Excelsior Springs. He had a passion for music and played in several local bands and on the road. He eventually settled down and got married and started a family. He continued to share his love of music throughout his life. He became a Reverend and spread his love for the Lord with many and often officiated weddings of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mike O’Dell.
He was a father to Allan O’Dell and Cherish Holmes; stepfather to Jacob Brumley; brother to Patrick O’Dell; and a very loved grandpa to Adin O’Dell, Cadence Coles, Kennedy O’Dell, Declan Piedimonte, Liam Holmes, Willow Mae Holmes and Waylon Lee O’Dell.
He was a beloved Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Friend.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Bross and Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2026, also at Bross and Spidle with burial following at Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs.
