Clifton Laverne Odell

Clifton 'Laverne' Odell of Driftwood, Texas passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family. He was born the youngest of 8 children on July 17, 1930 in Mountain City, Texas to Eddie and Julia Odell. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Margie Rae Wilson Odell, who was also his "left hand" (assistance) in all works of life. He is also survived by his daughter Nita and husband Carl Leinneweber, of Wimberley; son, Eddie Odell and Karen McBee, of Driftwood; son Roy Odell and wife Keely, of Dripping Springs. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Chris Leinneweber and wife Annette, Jason Leinneweber and wife Kristi, Tammy Borchert and husband Heath, RaeLynn Odell, Delaney Odell, Jeremy Peel and wife Dominique, Shauna Doyle and husband Dillon, Ingrid Compton and husband John. He will also be fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren, Hunter Leinneweber, Clif Leinneweber, Clara Leinneweber, Blake Leinneweber, Peyton Leinneweber, Will Rader and Wyatt Borchert, Tyler Peel, Garrett Peel, Hagen Peel, Cassidy Peel, Clayton Doyle, Laramie Doyle, Saw...[more]

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Doyle, Mackenzie Compton, Wesley Compton, Shelby Compton, Natalie Compton and Deacon Compton. Laverne was raised and worked in Hays County for most of his life. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent his life providing for his family thru ranching; both raising cattle and goats. He was an exceptional steward of the land and always had a good sized garden. One of his grandkid's fondest memories was eating fresh watermelon in the backyard. Papaw or Kakaw, always made time for grandkids to check out the newest baby goats at the ranch as well. Helping unload literal tons of feed wasn't always fun, but the jump in the creek afterwards was. Laverne enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was a loving, caring and (most of the time) proud, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Laverne also served as Director on the 'Hays County Soil and Water Conservation Board' for 28 years. He was very instrumental in helping create the 'Dripping Springs Ag Booster Club' in 1981 and served on the Hays Country Livestock Board for many years. He and Margie raised and showed Angora goats all over the state, winning numerous awards thru the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association. Laverne was Director of the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association for 8 years. He also served on the Hays County Appraisal Review Board and was Director of the Phillips Cemetery Association. Services will be held at the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church under the direction of Harrell Funeral Home, Dripping Springs, TX. Pallbearers: Chris Leinneweber, Jason Leinneweber, Jeremy Peel, Tyler Peel, Dillon Doyle and John Compton. Honorary Pallbearers: Hunter Leinneweber, Clif Leinneweber, Blake Leinneweber Will Rader, Wyatt Borchert, Garrett Peel, Hagen Peel, Clayton Doyle, Laramie Doyle, Wesley Compton, Deacon Compton Visitation will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6pm - 8pm at the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church. Services will be Thursday July 25, 2019, 10:00am at the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church followed by burial at the Phillips Cemetery in Dripping Springs.