Passing of Dr. Brian Odle

East Tennessee State University is saddened by the passing of Dr. Brian Odle, who died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 53.

Dr. Odle, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, came to ETSU Bill Gatton College ofPharmacy in 2007. His unique teaching style combined memorable storytelling with practical knowledge. Dr. Odle was loved by his students, as well as faculty and staff.

Dr. Odle graduated from MTSU in 1990 with a degree in Biology. He then received his Doctor ofPharmacy degree from University of Tennessee, Memphis, in 1994. Dr. Odle completed a pharmacy practice residency at University of Maryland, Baltimore, before making Kingsport his home in 1996. He worked at Johnson City Medical Center as a clinical pharmacist, later becoming Director of Pharmacy at Indian Path Medical Center.

Dr. Odle was an active member of Bible Way Baptist Church in Kingsport.

His family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at Bible Way Baptist Church, 570 Packing House Road, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow. To attend these services virtually, visit this website.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at Holston View Cemetery, 226-292 Yuma Rd, Weber City, Virginia. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 p.m.

Gatton College of Pharmacy has established the Dr. Brian Odle Memorial Scholarship. For instructions on how to give, please visit this website honoring his life, which also includes photos and videos.

You may read the full obituary here . To express condolences to the family, please visit the online obituary and/or post to the Kudoboard created by Gatton College of Pharmacy.