Donald E. O'Dell, Sr., "Boots", 68, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on October 9, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1943 in Calvert County, MD to the late Anna Mae Chaney O'Dell and Carl Emmett O'Dell, Sr.

Besides his parents, Boots is predeceased by his wife, Dianne B. O'Dell, son Robert "Bobby" O'Dell, sister Deborah Kent and brother Carl E. O'Dell, Jr.

Boots attended Calvert High School where he played soccer. He loved to watch drag racing, NASCAR, and the Red Skins and he loved to crab. He was a member of Steamfitters Union Local #602.

Boots is survived by his son Donald E. O'Dell, Jr. and his wife Gayle, grandchildren Jaime, Jesse, Michael, Keith, Robbie, and Krystle O'Dell. Great grandfather of Teaira, Alana, Kaleb and Ava O'Dell, he is also survived by his siblings, Paul E. O'Dell, "Buddy", Linda Dillon, "Susie", Wayne O'Dell, "Snookie", Kathy Jones, Randy Kent and Donna Kent, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday October 13, 2011 from 10-11 AM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services will be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, MD. Pallbearers will be Jesse, Michael, Keith, Carl, and George O'Dell and Matt Spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.