Jimmie Vincent O'Dell, 76, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home in Eden.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, January 10, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. O'Dell was born June 18, 1936 in Ridgeway, VA, son of the late Fred O'Dell and Bessie Gatewood O'Dell. He proudly served his country for 10 years in the US Air Force. When Mr. O'Dell returned to Eden in 1964, he worked at Ivie Tire Company for three years and then at Fieldcrest Karastan Rug Mill as a weaver and fixer for 41 years until his retirement in 2009.
He is survived by his precious wife of 57 years, Nancy Carter O'Dell of the home; his children, Karen Rene O'Neill and Melissa O'Dell Yates; three grandchildren, Daniel Vincent O'Neill, Trevor Yates and Katelyn Yates; and brother, Alfred O'Dell.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday, 10 - 11 AM, at Fair Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Dr. Terry Daniel and staff at Dayspring Family Medicine, Dr. Kenneth Karb, Dr. Matthew Manning and staff at the Smith McMichael Cancer Center, and Hospice of Rockingham County for the outstanding love, support, and care during his battle with cancer and his declining health.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. PO Box 281, 2150 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Nancy and Family, So sorry for your loss, Jimmy will be missed by you and many others. Please except my condolences, I will be thinking of you often in your time of sorrow. Be Blessed, Jewel & George Griffin
Jewel Griffin
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that heaven has a new angel and that he will be there to greet you when you get there. Kathy Schell
Kathy Schell
Melissa, thinking of you and your dear family..much love, Susan
Susan Eaton
Mr. Jimmie will be missed so much on our street. He always stopped whatever he was doing and chatted with all of us. I may not have known him that long but he really had become someone special in my life. I am here for you, Nancy anytime you need someone to lean on. Anita
Anita Barker
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. We both got to know him when we worked at Fieldcrest. He was a such a kind person, and will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donnie & Pat Wray
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jane & David Lawson
Jane Lawson
We are so very Sorry for the loss of Jimmy. We both worked with Jimmy at Karastan. He was a wonderful,Kind person. Our Prayers are with you now and in the furture.
Paula & Jimmy Belton & Betty Shropshire
Nancy, so sorry to hear about this, I am Gene's daughter (the oldest) my thoughts and prayers are with you
connie odell travis
I was Rene's supervisor at FDA until my retirement at the end of 2011. Since then, my wife Barbara Anne and I have maintained contact with Rene. Please accept our condolences during this difficult time.
Michael O'Donnell
Rene` and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. I know it is not an easy time, but God will help you through it. Love, Robin
Robin
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Born: Thursday Jun 18, 1936
