Dempsey Lee Odom

September 20, 1982 - March 14, 2021
Dempsey Lee Odom

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Dempsey Lee Odom 38, of Carolina Beach, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home.

Dempsey was born in Wilmington on September 20, 1982, to the late Dempsey Odom and his mother Carnelia Cathline Dunlap Odom. He was a member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church and employed with Allied Pest Control. Also preceding him in death is a half-sister Wanda Pope.

Surviving by his loving wife of 8 years Janet Langston Odom, mother Cathy Odom and half-sister Joyce Woodell, and husband Randy.

He enjoyed the outdoor four-wheeling and going to the gun range with his close friends, Christian Baumgartler and Chris Valentine.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2021 at Pine Valley United Methodist Church.

The family suggest memorials be directed to Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Please come to the funeral casual dress, as his favorites were Camouflage clothing, green or orange. Mask and social distancing guidelines should be followed.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.


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  • June 09, 2023
    Cindy foxx says:
    So sorry to jusy see this call me aunt cathy 3369639387

  • March 18, 2021
    Joyce and Randy Woodell says:
    Cathy and Janet so sorry to hear about Lee we want be able to make it down but know are though and prayers are with you both

  • July 27, 2021
    sabrina todd says:
    I’m so sad about this , so sorry I just found out , Dempsey was such a sweet Christian man, he came and serviced my home for years , he always had kind words and would talk about his beautiful wife and there vacations, I will truly miss this kind smile

  • March 26, 2021
    Dorothy and Roger Gagnon says:
    We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dempsey. He was a wonderful young man and he will surely be missed.

  • March 26, 2021
    Dorothy and Roger Gagnon says:
    We are extremely sorry to hear of the loss of Dempsey. We have known him for years as he took care of our pest problems. He was a very special man and always so happy and we would talk about our cats. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with his loving wife and his family.