William “Billy” Louis Odom, Jr.
December 4, 1957 ~ May 23, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - William "Billy" Louis Odom, Jr., age 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on December 4, 1957, he was the son of William Louis Odom, Sr. and Barbara Groves Odom. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara.
Billy graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and UNC-Chapel Hill. He was a scholar, a poet, a writer, a lover of books and he loved to entertain family and friends with his gift of storytelling. Billy also used his magical voice to bring "sight" to the stories as he read to the blind through radio media. He was a journalist for several newspapers throughout his career.
Billy leaves behind to cherish his memory, father, William Louis Odom, Sr. of Rocky Mount; sister, Donna J. Odom of Rocky Mount; aunt, Hilda Perry of Augusta, GA; special cousins, Larry and Anita Odom of Rocky Mount, Vicki and CB Evans of New Bern, Rhonda and Eddie Woltman of Rocky Mount, and numerous cousins and friends whom Billy adored. Also, special friend, Mike Lee, who was faithful and loyal, and stood by Billy's side always.
A Celebration of Billy's Life will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The Family expresses gratitude to Daisy Jordan, RN; Becky and Sherry of Hunter Hills Nursing Home; Mrs. Andy Barkley, RN and Nash Hospice; Mrs. Andee Brown, RN and her Nash Central High Health Science honor students; and Mr. O.C. Wardlow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Down East Radio Reading Service, PO Box 8706, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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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Friday 5/25, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 5/25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Celebration of Billy's Life will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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In loving Memory of Billy Odom. Remember many good times back in high school. GOD BLESS!!!!
In memory of William Billy Louis Odom, Jr., Doris Holder lit a candle
Billy was a really good fellow. Always great company. It was a pleasure growing up and attending Edgemont Baptist with him. He is healed!
My prayers and love go out to Billy’s family. He will be greatly missed.
Billy was a good friend and we had many great memories from high school era. My condolences, Mr. Odom and Donna and family. I’m sorry for your loss and the loss to all who knew and loved Billy.
Even though it has been 40+ years since I’ve seen Billy, I have very fond memories of him back in high school. Even at a young age, he was like an old soul, so kind and gentle. I’m sure that he will be dearly missed by those who had the wonderful opportunity of crossing paths with him during his life.
To Donna and the Odom family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Billy will live on in our hearts forever.
Our sincere Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Class of 1976 RMSH classmate!
Donna, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that you will find comfort in the knowledge that your brother is in God’s hands, free of pain and cares.
In memory of my best friend Billy Odom for over 10 years I will never forget u an all the great time we shared on varsity drive u where always there for me when I needed anything whether it was a listening ear or to borrowing a cup of sugar u will never be forgotten an will always be my best friend I love an will miss u deeply but I no your journey must continue without me until we meet again so long old friend my deepest condolence to Donna an Mr Odom an the Odom family Mike Lee
In memory of William Billy Louis Odom, Jr., AnnieLaurie lit a candle
Donna I am so sorry I know you will miss your brother ! Your such a good sister ! He was a great guy I still see him as I remember him in high school ! I I know this must be a tough time for you & your dad .
Billy was a great friend, always loved exchanging ideas with him about anything. He was most intelligent and intuitive. What a wonderful person to know.
To The Family I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Losing a love one brings us great sadness. But God’s word the Bible bring us great comfort. At 2 Cor 13,4 states in part The father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort and verse 4 who comforts us in all our trails. Jehovah is here to support you and the entire family because he care.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one, William. The Bible gives us comfort at Isaiah 258 where God makes this wonderful promise to swallow up death forever. Like a suffocating envelopment-a blanket-sin and death have weighed heavily on mankind. God assures his people that sin and death will be swallowed up, or removed, from all the earth. May you find comfort in this promise from God’s word the Bible.
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I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. I was a fellow reporter on the staff of the Wilson Daily Times with him in the early 1980s. He was a very engaging, funny and talented person…and a great writer. I remember that he won several writing awards. I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Billy and considered him a good friend. We talked a lot about books and writing. I moved and we lost touch. I often looked for him, though never could connect. I am so sad to see this news. It appeared he died of cancer. Does anyone have a physical or email address for his wife Margaret