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Richard N. Odom
WILMINGTON — Richard N. Odom, 50, of Wilmington, died Dec. 11, 2015, at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Born Oct. 22, 1965, in Laurel, Md., he was the son of Cecil Jay Odom of Bluffton, S.C., and Graeme H. Odom of Wilmington.
A family man, Rick was a loving father and Pop-Pop. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, an avid Fisherman, dedicated Baltimore Ravens fan, gardener, dog lover, helping hand, and loyal friend. Rick had a larger-than-life personality, always sharing a good story and a big laugh.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Justin Moriarty; a daughter, Heather Chrystina Sheppard; a brother, Cecil Jay Odom Jr.; his sister, Cynthia Coyle; a sister, Sacha Epperson; and his grandchildren, Bradley, Ethan, and Hunter Sheppard.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 514 S College Road, Wilmington, N.C., 28403. The visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Odom
December 18, 2015
To the Odom Family - My deepest sympathies to you for your great loss. Losing our loved ones never gets easy. I hope and pray that as the days go by, you will continue to find comfort in the many memories you have with Richard - hold them close to your heart. And please know that your Loving Heavenly Father is near to bring you comfort and peace like no one else can - Psalm 18: 1,2; Psalm 63: 7, 8.
J Younger
Donna Smith
December 15, 2015
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was loved and respected by everyone who met him. He will no doubt be dearly missed and especially his great ability to make anyone laugh. His memory will live in our hearts for as long as we live. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Much love, Donna Smith
Nikki Shanklin
December 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss Sister Coyle and Rob. Sending prayers.
Heather Jones (Angier Baptist Church Daycare)
December 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chrystina and your family. Especially tomorrow.
Martha Willemain
December 15, 2015
My heartfelt condolences over the loss of this great man. May God rest his soul and heal your grieving.
December 15, 2015
Dearest Odom Family, We pray for your peace and comfort during this very difficult time. We continue to pray for you all. Roger & Carla McIntyre
Jesse Hooser
December 15, 2015
r.i.p. Rick had alot of good times with u man rest easy my friend
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