James Virgil Odom
December 18, 1916 ~ January 28, 2015
Resided in:
Arden, NC
James Virgil Odom, 98, of Arden, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
A native of Irwinville, GA, he was a son of the late William and Lanie Crenshaw Odom and was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice M. Odom.
Mr. Odom is survived by three sons, Ben Odom, his wife Sheila and their children, Jason and Heather and their grandchildren, Lanie, Brookelyn and Bristol, Bill Odom, his wife Megan and their son Jake and Richard Odom, his wife Cathy and their son James "Bear".
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher with Pastor David Honeycutt officiating.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Bill, Ben, and family,
I am sorry to learn of your father’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this time of loss, and I pray that God holds you close and gives you the comfort that only He can.
Ron Morrow
Our love and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your father. We enjoyed knowing him. Lots of good memories !
We came to love him as so many have. He gave us a son,Bill,who married our daughter Megan. Obviously, he was an excellent father. We called him Jim at first but very soon we called him Pop as did everyone in his family. Pop is now dead and heaven is richer as the earth mourns.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Regards, Claudia DuBose
What a unique gift having your loved one live such a long life in today’s world. I know he will be missed dearly. Comfort comes from knowing that the resurrection is possible. We all share that wonderful hope because the Bible does not lie. Please read Acts 24:15 where we are assured of this promise from our Grand Creator.