James “Jim” Arthur O’Donnell
OBITUARY
James Arthur “Jim” O’Donnell was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, proud United States Marine, police officer, talented singer, professional juggler, athlete, artist, and friend. Born December 17, 1953 to James M. O’Donnell and Althea Jeanette O’Donnell, he spent years travelling with his family performing with the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. After serving in the US Marines he settled in Allentown, PA as a decorated police officer before retiring with his wife Pat to Greer, SC. Jim is survived by his wife, Pat; his two sons, Jimmy (Robin) O’Donnell of Carlisle, PA, Marcus O’Donnell of Whitehall, PA; his grandchildren, Bailey, Nathan, and Emma Shea O’Donnell; his siblings, Kevin (Wonhui) O’Donnell of Bonaire, GA, Mark (Joanne Meloro) O’Donnell of Lewes, DE, Jeff (Linda) O’Donnell of Walnutport, PA, and Amy (Robert) McFadden of Orefield, PA; half-siblings, Matt (Haley) Moore of CA, Julie (Mike) Eccles-Mills of Philadelphia, PA; many nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James M. O’Donnell (“Jimmy”) and Althea Jeanette O’Donnell (“Jeanette”). For full obituary and funeral details please visit odonnellfuneralhomes.com