William “Bill” Louis Odom, Sr.
October 9, 1933 ~ July 7, 2018
ROCKY MOUNT - William Louis Odom, Sr. (Bill), age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on October 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Margaret Estelle Odom Jordan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Groves Odom, and son, William Louis Odom, Jr. (Billy).
Bill served his country during the Korean War, during which time he received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was discharged with the rank of Corporal. After serving his country, Bill devoted his career as a sales representative for the auto industry. He was a life time member of the Edgemont Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon.
Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Donna J. Odom, Rocky Mount; Larry and Anita Odom, Rocky Mount, Vicki and CB Evans, New Bern, Rhonda and Eddie Woltman, Rocky Mount and numerous cousins and friends whom he adored.
A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Burial will follow service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgemont Baptist Church, 1622 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/11, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/11, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 7/11, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Burial will follow service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Mellin and Matthew Parker
Am heartbroken to learn of your losses. I pray that you may feel the comfort and strength of the arms of our Father God wrapped tightly around you now and in the times to come. Much love
My deepest condolences for the loss of your love one, the Bible says that at 2 Corinthian 13,4 God of all comfort and the Bible show in the future there will be a resurrection of the dead here on the earth, can you imagine what that will mean. John 528,29
We were so blessed to have Mr. and Mrs. Odom as our next door neighbors and dear friends since we moved into EA’s house 19 years ago. I will always remember the sweet and sparky way that Bill and Barbara bantered in the yard over everything from gardening to memories of his dog Missy. We shared many a laugh across the fence (mostly at my expense). He watched and chuckled as Matt and I spent all day erecting a post for our hammock, laid down it and immediately hit the ground, or when I planted an entire row of tomato plants that never even bothered to flower, or when I had a massive temper tantrum in the back yard throwing a small bucket at my dog who would not stop digging, even as I was filling in the holes. For the rest of our days, we will wander out in the back yard after a UNC game or Panthers game and wish we had Mr. Odom there to share our emotions, whether they be frustration or celebration. Donna, your parents left an eternal footprint on our lives and we will forever be grateful.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Donna, I am so very sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and love to you.
I want to send my deepest condolence to the Odom family in these hard times Mr Odom will be missed and forever remembered as a hard working family man, a provider and a honorable veteran.🇺🇸
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. There is a very comforting scripture found at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can look forward to a time when death will be done away with forever. I hope that this scripture can bring some comfort during this time.
We had some fun times with your parents and thought a lot of them…thinking of you at this sad time. Marianne and Garland Mustard Smitherman
In memory of William Bill Louis Odom, Sr., Sandy lit a candle