Odie C. Wilkins Jr.

Odie Wilkins Obituary

Odie Carson Wilkins, Jr., age 80, of Darvills, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

He was born Nov. 3, 1928, to Odie C. Wilkins Sr. and Jennie Cliborne Wilkins. Odie was retired from Civil Service at Fort Lee and was a retired command sergeant major of U. S. Army Reserves with over 25 years having served his country in World War II and Korean War. He was a charter member of the Darvills Ruritan Club and past finance officer of Dinwiddie Post # 149 of the American Legion.

He was predeceased in death by his sisters, Mildred Wilkins and Louise W. Ozmore, and a grandson, Christopher Wayne Wilkins.

Odie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Traylor Wilkins; two sons and their wives, Donald Wayne Wilkins and Carolyn Bishop Wilkins of Sutherland; David Lee Wilkins and Shirley Moncure Wilkins of Blackstone; three grandchildren, Brian Dean Wilkins and his wife Maria, David Irby Wilkins and Anne Blair Wilkins; two great-grandsons, Christopher and Luca Wilkins; two step-grandchildren, James and Andrew King; nephew, Ralph Laverne Ozmore and his wife Mary; two nieces, Patricia Ozmore Thackston and husband, Alton; Lydia Ozmore Henry and husband Jim; many cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, Business U.S. Route 460 near Blackstone.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Sharon Baptist Church in Darvills, where he was a lifelong member and deacon for over 50 years.

Interment will follow with full military honors in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 4111 Darvills Road, Blackstone, VA 23824 or Kenston Forest School, 75 Ridge Road, Blackstone, VA 23824. Online registry and condolences may be made at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Odie Wilkins

8 Entries

James Traylor

December 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy.

Liz and Gus Traylor

Daphne Vaughan

December 1, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Eugene Meece

December 1, 2008

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Bernard King

December 1, 2008

My sympathy to the Family. I served in with Odie in the Reserves at Ft. Lee in the 60's. My thoughts are with you.

Jeannie Powers

December 1, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Wilkins passing. He was such a lovely person and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeannie & Charlie Powers
Sandy Hook, Va.

Sonny & Joanie Stone

December 1, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Debbie Glass

December 1, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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