Mr. Tommy Ray "Tittle" O'Daniel, age 81, passed away with grace and in peace on October 28th surrounded by his twin brother, loving daughter and his close family.
Tittle lived a full life on his terms until the end.
Tommy Ray was a son of Louise Hourigan and Tom O'Daniel of St. Mary's, KY. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955 and in the same year purchased his cherished St. Mary's farm. While he was a gentleman farmer, he worked a full career as a talented and creative tool and dye maker at Angel Manufacturing. His years of retirement were made meaningful and joyful by his great friends he visited on his daily rounds through the community.
He is preceded in death by: three brothers: Gerald, Bobby and Nace O'Daniel and one sister, Linda Mattingly.
Tommy Ray is survived by his proudest accomplishment, Sandra Kaye Turner (Scott), twin brother, Eddie (Carolyn), brothers, Ray (Doris), Bernie (Rita), all of Louisville, KY, sisters, Rita Ann Beaven, of St. Mary's, KY, and Peggy Jenkins, of Brandenburg, KY. His brothers Gerald, Bobby, Nace and sister Linda preceded him in death. He loved all his nieces and nephews: Karen, Carm, Ray, Roland, Johnny, Michael, Judy, David, Steven, Jerry, Katie, Joe Pat, Cindy, Dennis, Hugh Allen, Angela, George, Sam, Alfred, Keith, Lori, Erika, Danny, Todd, Quinn, Pat, Bobby, Debbie, Craig, Sheri, Bobby Joe, Ronnie, Thomas, Glenn, Mark and Jeff.
Cremation was chosen and a celebration of Life Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday November 25, 2017 at St. Charles Catholic Church; officiated by Father David Naylor, for all his family and friends.
Visitations will be held at the St. Charles Church on Saturday Nov. 25, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The de Paul School - 2935 Duker Ave. - Louisville, KY 40205