John E. Scrap ODaniel

John E. Scrap ODaniel, 70, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born December 18, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of William L. and Edith M. (Hortin) ODaniel. He married Barbara (Owens) ODaniel on April 10, 1971, and she survives.

Scrap was a Navy Seabee veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. For many years, he was a member of the Military Color Guard, performing graveside rites for deceased veterans. He was also an active member of First Christian Church in Carmi. He was an avid Bulldogs sports fan, but his passion was watching his grandsons play baseball, basketball and golf.

His work career started with farming with his family near Wayne City, Illinois, before relocating in Carmi as part owner of ODaniel Trucking Company. Later, he went into business with his sons at ODaniel, Inc.

Survivors include his father William L. ODaniel and step mother Norma L. ODaniel of Carmi; wife Barbara ODaniel of Carmi; sons Ryan (Lora) ODaniel of Carmi, Aaron (Jennifer) ODaniel of Crossville, Illinois; brother Monty (Dell) Pearson of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters JoAnne ODaniel of Wayne City, Linda Sue (Ed) Fisher of Chester, Illinois, Mary Jane Giles of Boise, Idaho; inlaws Carolyn McCulley of Carmi, and Phyllis (Kipp) Proefrock of Jacksonville, Illinois; grandchildren Alex, Maxon, Camas, Bryant and Adler ODaniel.

He is preceded in death by his mother Edith; daughter Stacey Dawn ODaniel; and grandson Nicholas ODaniel.

Visitation is 4-8 pm, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at First Christian Church in Carmi. Funeral is at 10 am, Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the church with burial with military rites in Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Illinois. Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi is in charge of all arrangements.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or White County Senior Citizens Center and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.

Visitation: First Christian Church Carmi, June 7, 2017 - 4-8pm

Service: First Christian Church Carmi, June 8, 2017 - 10am

Memorials: First Christian Church or White County Senior Citizens Center