Sad News

[digdug]

I just heard that John 'Digger' Odell has passed away. He did a lot for bottle collecting and wrote several great reference books. I met him at a bottle show a few years ago. A great guy. Here is a little info:
http://www.peachridgeglass.com/2011/10/sad-news-john-digger-odell/

 

[ktbi]

That is very sad to hear. He added a lot to our hobby and will be missed. I never had the opportunity to meet him - my loss. Thank you for passing the news....Ron

 

[carobran]

i never met him,but i do know you cant search anything about bottles and his name not come up...............he was like....................THE KING....

 

[sandchip]

That just sucks. He seemed way too young for that kinda mess. His family will be in my prayers.

 

[ncbred]

Cancer doesn't discriminate whether you are 2 or 102. Ordered a few sets of bottle brushes from John when I first got into the hobby. RIP Digger Odell.

 

[RICKJJ59W]

Omg! He looked good at the last Baltimore show,he was crackin jokes and all.
Thats sad I really liked John. I will miss chatting with him through email. I am glad I got a few of his books. I lost my copy of "Privy Digging and little known secrets" I bought a new copy at his table and he gave me his new publication free. The guy was a cool dude. RIP John []

 

[RED Matthews]

Well, unfortunately I never got to meet him at a show, or otherwise. That big C is a tough way to go, and I think there will be more and more of it in our world. Sad - because he covered a lot of subjects very well. RED Matthews

 

[JOETHECROW]

Sigh,...He was pretty knowledgable, and really into old bottles...another legend passes into time.

 

[glass man]

[&o]

 

[bottle109]

He was a good,Bottleman!!!!