Lawrence O'Daniel, age 88 of Shepherdsville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home with his wife and family by his side after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born August 5, 1928 in Marion County. He was a former employee of Wood Mosaic Company in Louisville where he worked for 37 years and was a member of Saint Aloysius Catholic Church. He dearly loved his family, gardening and animals and was a very hardworker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Greg and Eunice Lanham O'Daniel; three brothers, Carl, Joseph Lee and Gregory, Jr.; three infant siblings, Mary Katherine and twins Barbara Ann and Bobby Gene: one grandson, Danny Lee O'Daniel.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Mary Ellen Miles O'Daniel; two daughters, Joan Riddell (Tom) and Sue O'Daniel all of Louisville; three sons, Joseph O'Daniel (Kathy) of Henry County, Stanley O'Daniel (Cathy) of Oldham County and Danny O'Daniel (Nancy Moore) of Lebanon; six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Brooks and Theresa Bilke both of Louisville; three brothers, Paul O'Daniel of Louisville, James O'Daniel of Lebanon and Tommy O'Daniel (Floretta) of Bradfordsville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bryan Lamberson will preside.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with a prayer service at 7 PM by The Rev. Deacon Donald Coulter.

Pallbearers are Kurt Riddell, Kyle Riddell, Devin O'Daniel, Jordan O'Daniel, Cody O'Daniel and Billy O'Daniel.

Memorials may go to Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville 40205 or Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery fund c/o Saint Francis of Assisi Church, PO Box 74, Loretto, KY 40037