Percie Odell Sandlin Sr., age 90 of Mellott, IN passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:30 A.M. at OSF Sacred Heart Hospital in Danville, IL.

Odell was born on May 11, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the son of Olin Sandlin and Pearly (Robins) Sandlin. Odell married Ronna Lea Cox in August of 1957 and they were married 68 years. She preceded him in death March 17, 2026.

Odell served in the U.S. Army. He later worked at Harrison Steel Casting Company in Attica, IN until his retirement in 2010. Odell enjoyed mowing yards and loved the Cubs. He loved his many loyal dogs throughout the years. The most important thing to him was his family and his wife, whom he loved deeply.

Surviving are:

Children, Bernard (Debbie) Sandlin, Rodney Sandlin, Cody Sandlin, Ronda (Steven) Mitton, John Roach, and Tony Sandlin; grandchildren, Darik Simmons, Bryan Stout, Taffney Sandlin, Leslie (Boomer) Clarkston, Nathan Sandlin, April (Kenny) Clore, Justin Sandlin, and Logan Sandlin;

Great-grandchildren, Kadiah (Isiah) Lucas, Kylea (Dallas) Otero, Savannah Franklin, Gwen Sandlin, Gavin (Hannah) Simmons, Kalynn (Nick) Watkins, Jerzi Simmons, Chassity Franklin, Landyn Franklin, Dallas Simmons, Lena Sandlin, Mason Sandlin, Olivia Franklin, Jaidyn Brown, Mattie Brown, Bryn Simmons, Giavanni Minick, Lincoln Simmons, Kullen Clore, Jaxon Clarkston, Jase Clarkston, Alexis Robinson, Caleb Stout, Ian Stout, Ashley (Nathan) Downs, Zane Ray, and Sayge Simmons;

Great-great-grandchildren, Eaden Lucas, Estelle Lucas, Elston Lucas, Serenity Franklin, Salem Franklin, Roman Franklin, Lenyx Franklin, Korde’ Amey, Vivian Downs, Israel Downs, Waylon Ray, and Asher Otero;

Brother, Terry Sandlin (Lily May) of Alvin, IL;

Several nieces and nephews

Odell is preceded in death by his son, Percie Odell Sandlin Jr.; grandson, Jacob Leroy Simmons (surviving widow: Christina); parents; sisters, Vera Pickett (Bill) and Glenda McClure (Jim).

Visitation will be held at Family and Friends Funeral Home in Wingate on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until funeral service time at 3:00 p.m. with Bob Stonebraker officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Veedersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mellott Volunteer Fire Department or Paws N Claws. Online contributions may be made at www.familyandfriendsfh.com.