Dr John William O'Donnell, III

May 30, 1949 - July 16, 2016

Dr. John William O’Donnell, III, age 67, of Springfield, TN, passed away July 16, 2016 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 6 o’clock pm. in the Chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Deacon Mike Morris officiating. Visitation will be held from 4pm until the hour of service at 6pm. Dr. O’Donnell was born May 30, 1949 in Vermont to the late John William and Loretta “Dolly” Lockhart O’Donnell II. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Vanderbilt University Medical School Class of 1975. For nearly thirty years he served the residents of Robertson County and surrounding communities. He loved golf, art, film, music, family and delivering babies. His immense generosity, his intellectual curiosity, and his sharp wit will be missed by friends and family. Dr. O’Donnell is survived by his life partner, Judy Gant; sons, John William (Emily Ahlquist) O’Donnell IV of Chattanooga, TN. and Daniel Byron O’Donnell of Nashville, TN.; daughter, Audrey O’Donnell Patrick of Nashville, TN.; brothers, Tom (Pam) O’Donnell of Huntsville, AL., Jim (Kim) O’Donnell of Houston, TX., Dan (Nell) O’Donnell of Mobile, AL. and Mike O’Donnell of Decatur, AL.; sister, Patty (Jack) McCoy of Titusville, FL.; and 4 grandchildren, Liam, Finn, Molly and Ellie. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Shade Tree Clinic at Vanderbilt and may be sent to Austin and Bell Funeral Home, 509 Walnut Street, Springfield, TN 37142, (615) 384-1000. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield was in charge of these arrangements. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME - 509 Walnut Street, Springfield, TN 37172 - 615-384-1000