David William Odell (16 Oct 1973 - 27 Sep 2018)

David I only just found out a short time ago that you passed away.
Just so very sad.
We both needed so much more than CH had to offer or those dreadful meetings.
Mate just so very sad.
RIP mate

no words can say how sorry we all are to hear the sad news about del such a lovely lad and he will be missed by so many.sleep tite Maureen john steven mark,xxx

no words can say how sorry we all are to hear the sad news about del such a lovely lad and he will be missed by so many.sleep tite Maureen john steven mark,xxx

David mate, so many lovely and funny memories you have shared just so sad you don’t get to read them. You’re a truly unique person, witty, cheeky, caring and a damn fine human. Still convinced you are liberal at heart.... and fair play to you working with a load of hippies and sitting between two hormonal pregnant women, you made me and Sand laugh lots! Appreciate the support you gave me too. I will miss you mate. Hope the sun shines for you today and you are in a better place for you. Take care love Becky (and Huey) xx

I remember our friendship starting when I was sat on a feeezing pavement begging in Nottingham nearly 20’years ago. Your kindness, open mindedness and our friendship continued ever since that day. I’m so pleased we caught up for laughs this summer. I am sincere in saying that my world has felt different since you died. I’m gutted beyond words and have said my goodbye in the early hours of today by watching one of those atrocious films your raved about and laughing at some of the pranks you did. I know you’re a fellow staunch non-believer but I’m laughing to myself imagining we got it all wrong and that you are now at the pearly gates of heaven waiting to get in :-)

I will never forget the times we had throughout the years. Sneaking into showcase cinemas, work experience at N&C comic shop and even working at the same place in Oxford just to name a few. There were many heated discussions about a wide range of issues as you had an amazing intelligence and amusing perspective of the world. Though it is the belly aching laughs we had mate, which I will remember. These laughs, along with every ‘Half man half biscuit’ and ‘Can’ music album you gave me, I will cherish them. I wonder who has seen Evil Dead 2 more times ☺. Many others and myself will undoubtedly miss you and while this is sad it has been a pleasure to know you Dave.

Nam Myo Renge Kyo

I will never forget the times we had throughout the years. Sneaking into showcase cinemas, work experience at N&C comic shop and even working at the same place in Oxford just to name a few. There were many heated discussions about a wide range of issues as you had an amazing intelligence and amusing perspective of the world. Though it is the belly aching laughs we had mate, which I will remember. These laughs, along with every ‘Half man half biscuit’ and ‘Can’ music album you gave me, I will cherish them. I wonder who has seen Evil Dead 2 more times ☺. Many others and myself will undoubtedly miss you and while this is sad it has been a pleasure to know you Dave.

Nam Myo Renge Kyo

So so shocked and saddened to hear the awful news of one of my oldest pals, so many memories that will always be treasured Del, Gotham woods, overnight stays in Nobbys Hotel, Rooms No 9 and No 7?, Ravs on the Ave, Evil Dead 2, and endless film talks and banter, I remember you coming into the old Fine Fare on the Ave in W/Bridgford, the first job I ever had as a part time shelf stakker, only to find you've wandered in from all the lads on the Ave to pour a whole container of laundry liquid detergent on the floor, Pi**ing yourself laughing cause you knew I'd have to clean it up, Typically Del behavior, I couldn't believe it, but you still made me laugh at the time Del. All the good and bad times we had shared with so many of the old crowd, Treasured regardless....I hope you have now found the peace you were looking for Del. Thoughts are with you and all your family and endless friends you made along your journey. Rest in Peace now Del mate xx Rob

Many memories growing up, walking to school, park life, railway lines building a base or two, biking round the block. Rest well mate, we’ll catch up on the other side x

David, without your very direct style of advice, I wouldn't have begun climbing and I wouldn't be doing the counselling course you dared me not to talk myself out of. I'll miss my mate and life definitely won't be as funny, Louise x

Del one of my longest mates you will be missed and have left a void in everyone’s life who knew you.

We shared many things growing up and you will forever be remembered for your unique sense of humor honed from watching Young Ones, Blackadder, Filty, Rich and Catflap, Bottom to name a few.

Your love of all films in particular horror films such as The Evil Dead II and Phantasm, I still have your Fangoria collection in my wardrobe.

You were a trend setter always one step ahead of the rest of us be it music, fashion and were not afraid to express yourself in a way to gain the shock effect or you were a daredevil always wanting to push the envelope that little bit further.

You were smart, witty, funny and one of the lads a one off who I will never forget and grateful for being one of your mates for all these years.

As Blackadder once said

“We’re in the stickiest situation since Sticky the Stick Insect got stuck on a sticky bun”

RIP Del x

Sleep peacefully David. I can't believe you're gone. I will always treasure the times we shared and will miss you forever.