Tommy Douglas O'Daniel

Tommy Douglas O’Daniel, age 86, a native and lifelong resident of Athens, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  Tommy was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church and was formerly associated with Plastic Industries.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Mae Hicks O’Daniel, his loving wife of 46 years: Carolyn Sue Moore O’Daniel, a daughter: Ronda Boyd, and his brothers: Kenneth O’Daniel, Donald O’Daniel, Jimmy O’Daniel, Larry O’Daniel, and a sister: Linda Dennis.

Tommy is survived by a daughter: Janet Walton, sons: Doug O’Daniel, Keith O’Daniel, Terry Williams, Jerry Williams, and Michael Williams,  grandchildren: Aaron Williams, Jessica Simpson, Sara Williams, Kaylan Ottinger, Lauren Williams, Michael Walton, Joshua Walton, Stephanie Simmons, Brianna O’Daniel, Brian O’Daniel, Neyland O’Daniel, and Peyton O’Daniel, eleven great-grandchildren, a sister: Judy Hyde, several nieces, nephews, and friends, along with his faithful companion: Remi.

The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of NHC and Hospice of Chattanooga.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

If you cannot attend the memorial service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Tommy Douglas O’Daniel.