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1946
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2025
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Donald Oden Obituary
He married his love Ellen Harrison Oden on September 3, 1967. He was a longtime woodworker and cabinetry professional. Who did amazing work. He was everyone go to when they needed something done.
Donald is survived by his children, Tammy Griffith (Jesse), Jimmie Oden, Paula Wilt; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, John Lawson, Cindy Spradlin and Alberta Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sons, Dion and Donald Oden III; daughter, Donna Weese; and siblings, Bonnie Boone, Rick Oden, Charles Studebaker, Kenneth Studebaker, Gene Goodsell and Carla Dick.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 in the Catoctin Chapel from 5pm-7pm at Resthaven Funeral Home in Frederick, MD Donald Oden
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