Edwin Odom

CLAXTON: Edwin Odom, 72, passed away February 28th 2021 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, Ga. Ed was a devoted and loving husband, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, special uncle and dear friend. He was a generous, kind hearted man. He was Mr. Ed to so many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ed’s home was in Tattnall County, where he lived his entire life, except for spending three years in the United States Army. He was a 1968 graduate of Reidsville High School and attended Swainsboro Technical College. Ed spent 28 years with Bennett Motor Express as a loyal truck driver and was presently employed with Griffin’s Warehouse in Baxley, Ga. Ed loved spending his spare time working outside, planting and harvesting many crops. He enjoyed watching western movies, reading, Massey Ferguson Tractors and attending tractor pulls.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Rupert Edgar and Edna Mae Odom: his sister, June Odom Collins; his beloved in-laws, T. J. and Betty Lois Rigdon; his cousin, Willie Joe Odom, who was like a brother to him and several cherished four-legged fur babies.
SURVIVORS wife of 47 ½ years, Carol Rigdon Odom of Collins; his brother, Ray (Donna) Odom of Collins; his sister, Joyce Odom (Victor) Anderson of Claxton; his nieces, Lacy and Caroline, who were like the girls he never had; Jakelyn and Morgan, cherished children of his sister June; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and dear aunts and uncles.
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE. MASKS MUST BE WORN.
VISITATION: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 from 4– 7:00 p.m.at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at J Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Conyers and Rev. Perry Hearn officiating.
BURIAL: Holland Family Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Justin Guiff, Eli Guiff, Morgan Collins, Cody Collins, Reid Odom, Jeff Rigdon, Hartt Rigdon and Thomas Rigdon.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Jimmy Odom, Billy Odom, Wayne Strickland, Barry Waters, Randy Waters, Duke Thrift, John Craven, Phyllis Adams and Jimmy Jimmy Fountain.
REMEMBRANCES: The family appreciates flowers or donations to the charity of your choice.