James Edwin Odell, 84, of 331 W. Meadow Rd. in Eden, passed away late Saturday evening at the Hospice Home in Wentworth.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday in the Fair Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mr. Odell was born in Spray(now Eden) on August 18, 1928 to the late George Elroy and Bessie Keaton Odell. Mr. Odell was a US Army Veteran, a former member of the Spray Fire Department and was the owner and operator of Tri-City Car and Truck Sales. He is survived by his nieces, Glenda Fowler of Raleigh and Vickie Vernon of Stoneville; Nephews, Tim London and Gregg Travis, both of Eden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Minter Odell; Sisters, Margaret "Polly" Shockley, Jackie Pope, Elma London and Nancy Travis.
A visitation will be held on Monday from 7 til 9 pm at Fair Funeral Home and also at other times at 313 Von Ruck St. in Eden.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County,P.O. Box 281 Wentworth, N.C. 27375
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Vickie and Gregg, my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Uncle Jim , may god comfort you and Family . I know it is hard, since you lost your Dad, Jack Travis only 9 mo. ago. Love, JuneComer Morton
June Comer Morton
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will continue to pray for and keep everyone; family and friend in our thoughts and hearts. Sincerely yours, Tommie Minter (Geraldine's twin sister) and family.
Tommie Minter, Tona Cox, Tammy Morey & family
To the nieces Glenda, Vicki and nephews Tim and Gregg, I am so sorry about Jim. I don't know if you will remember me or not, but I was Steve's wife and he and Jim were always very close. I used to talk with Jim every few months, but I think the last time I talked with him was before Christmas. I am sorry I didn't keep in touch better. Mary Lou called me and told me he had died. I am so sorry. He was very special and always ready with a joke or some story. I wont be able to attend the funeral, but I will be thinking about all of you.
Helen New Talbert
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy. May God Wrap his arms around you now and in the furture.
Paula Belton, MNC
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Born: Saturday Aug 18, 1928
