Banner Elk, NC- Mr. John Odell Presnell, age 85, of Banner Elk, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Watauga Medical Center, Boone.  Born April 17, 1939, at Watauga County, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Elizabeth Hicks Presnell and husband of the late Ruby Dean Presnell.

Other than his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Eugene and Dexter Presnell.

He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Hollars and husband Greg of Vilas; Leona Barnes and husband Stanley of Boomer; 2 brothers, Earl Presnell and wife Diane of Gamewell; Wade Presnell and wife Sue of Stoneville; one sister, Maxine Wilcox of Vilas; 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. A special friend Hattie Bell Phillips also survive him.

Funeral services for Mr. Presnell will be conducted 2:00 PM, Monday, February 24. 2025, in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service with Pastor Tim Bunton officiating.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  Burial will follow in the Presnell Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the Presnell Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.