Patrick Chilton O'Dell
February 11, 1987 - November 20, 2012)

Patrick Chilton O’Dell, 25, of Van Nuys, CA, formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday November 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. He was born February 11, 1987, in Huntington, WV, a son of Don and Martha O’Dell of Huntington. Patrick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Chilton and Melba Mary O’Dell, and a cousin, Elizabeth Vaughan. He was a 2005 graduate of Huntington High School and a 2009 graduate of Elon University. While at Elon, Patrick spent a year studying at Heidelberg University in Germany, became fluent in German, and developed a love for the country. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Patrick was employed as a waiter at Gladstone’s in Malibu, while waiting on an acting and modeling career to flourish. Patrick will always be remembered for his zeal for life, for his unconditional love of all people, for his kindness, and for his genuineness. His contagious smile, laughter, and charming personality has warmed the hearts and positively impacted the lives of countless members of his family, his friends, and his co-workers. Patrick was a great young man and a true gentleman. In addition to his parents, survivors include his two brothers and a sister-in-law, Adam O’Dell of Dania Beach, FL, and Benjamin and Ashlee O’Dell of Simpsonville, SC; two nieces, Ellie and Madelyn O’Dell, also of Simpsonville, SC; Maternal grandparents, Charles and Charlene Davis of Hurricane, WV; Uncles and Aunts, Jeff and Edie Davis of Hurricane, WV, Beth and Dave Trumpy of Wheaton, IL, Marcia Vaughan of Boone, NC, Doug O’Dell of Hurricane, WV, and Christy O’Dell Meadows of Hurricane, WV; 10 cousins and his beloved dog, “Günther”. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday December 1, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave, Huntington, WV, 25705, with Rev. Amy Sutherlun, and Rev. Skip Seibel officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the First Presbyterian Church Columnbarium. In lieu of flowers, Patrick’s family has requested that memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, where funds will be designated for both domestic and foreign mission and outreach projects. Friends may visit with the family 5:00-8:00 PM Friday November 30, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church.