George H. Odum Sr.

George H. Odum Sr.

George Odum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2010.
George H. Odum Sr. George H. Odum Sr., age 90, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at the Cambridge House. He was born Oct. 9, 1920, to the late David B. Odum and Daisy Joyner Odum. He had lived in the Bristol area all of his life and was a retired fire inspector for the city of Bristol Virginia and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Odum was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma B. Leonard Odum; a daughter, JoAnn Leonard; brothers, Roland Odum, Paul Odum, Joe Odum and wife Bonnie, Lon Odum and wife Norma, David "Schoon" Odum and wife Louise, Howard "Toss" Odum and wife Wilma, Bill Odum and wife Val, Clarence Odum and wife Ruth; and a sister, Frances Beale and husband Johnny. Survivors: daughter, Shirley Arnold and husband Bill; sons, George Odum Jr. and wife Linda, Guy Odum and wife Becky, Chuck Odum and wife Teresa; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hazel Odum; several nieces and nephews. At Mr. Odum's request, there will be no visitation or public service. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

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November 8, 2010

Darlene Craighead/Oliver posted to the memorial.

November 6, 2010

Frances Leonard posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2010

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Darlene Craighead/Oliver

November 8, 2010

My Thoughts and Prayers are with all the Family in this time of sorrow. Life is but a cycle that we all have to encounter. He is now in a much better place.

Frances Leonard

November 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Odums passing. I took care of him at NHC and the at the hospital. He was a very sweet man.

November 5, 2010

GUY AND FAMILY: Sorry about the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you all Ken and Pat Henley

November 5, 2010

Guy and Family,
May Gods peace be with you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Howard and Carol Johnson

November 5, 2010

Guy and family: Our Prayers are with you during the loss of your father. May God comfort you. Love Jack and Alma Clark

Mark Grubb

November 4, 2010

To Guy and Chuck and the entire family(ies). We were all "family" in our old neighborhood. I have very fond memories of your father.

May God comfort you as only he can at this sad time of departing. You are in my prayers.

November 4, 2010

Guy and Family
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.We will be praying for you and remembering you at this time. Did not know until Charlie got email from Claude.
Your friend,Laquita and Charlie Fugate
Abingdon, Va 24210

Carolyn Widener

November 4, 2010

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

Tyrone Foster

November 4, 2010

Guy,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. The times I spoke with him he really gave me some wisdom in things. May GOD bless you and comfort you all at this time.

Tommy & Debbie Helton

November 4, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories keep you going at a time like this. You will remain in our prayers.

Mr & Mrs T.B Helton

November 4, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Worley Lawson

November 3, 2010

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. May each of you find peace through God's love.

Lindsay Odum

November 3, 2010

Im gonna miss my Grandpa. Thanks for the messages. He was a great man!

Brenda Cessna

November 3, 2010

Guy, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. George was a wonderful man and I have such fond memories of working with him at Monroe. May God give you and your family peace and may your memories comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Brenda

Barbara Lester

November 3, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Paul J.sr. Goodman

November 3, 2010

My deepest sympathy to family & friends of George.My family has known the Odums for many years.we always enjoyed thier singing,as I'm sure Heaven will.

November 3, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Barry and Carol (Helton) Stewart

Joann McCray

November 3, 2010

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I always loved your family and enjoyed being part of the church family with them at Grace. Your mom, dad, and Jo were always special people. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Joann Leonard McCray

Judy Osborne

November 3, 2010

My prayers are with you. I worked with him through emergency responses through State Water control Board and DEQ. I enjoyed working with him and was a great person. May God bless each and everyone of you.

Judy Osborne

November 3, 2010

the odum family is very dear to us , we are very sorry for your loss.

Robert Keesee

Peggy Brown

November 3, 2010

To the family: Please accept our sincere condolences. From all members of the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department.

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