Dempsey Odom

September 20, 1935 - June 19, 2014
Dempsey Odom

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Dempsey Odom age 78 of Carolina Beach passed away June 19, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

Mr. Odom was born in Montgomery County, NC to the late Clarence Odom and Zella Williamson. He was a retired Carpenter and member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Carolina Beach.

Dempsey was predeceased by his parents; as well as 2 brothers,Willard Odom and Garlan Odom; 3 grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy C. Odom of Carolina Beach; a son, Dempsey Lee Odom and wife, Janet Odom of Carolina Beach; 2 daughters, Wanda Pope of West End, NC and Joyce Woodell of Star, NC; 3 brothers, Morris Odom, Floyd Odom, and Clarence Odom all of Star, NC; 4 sisters, Bertie Shofe of Wilmington, Faye Roberts of Star, NC, Ella Pritchard of Denton, NC , Thelma Williams of Troy, NC ; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson.

Honorary Pallbearers are Hazel Coale, Jean Miller, Margaret Page, Hazel Parrish, and Carol Rabon.

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Monday June 23, 2014 at St. Paul’s UMC in Carolina Beach with Rev. Steve Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Federal Point Cemetery in Carolina Beach.

Visitation will be 3-4 PM Sunday at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation.

Memorials can be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

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


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