Edwin Malloy Odom

Edwin Malloy Odom, 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 following a period of declining health. He was born in Chesterfield County, SC on February 16, 1929 and was a son of the late Richard and Bertalee Hoyle Odom. Mr. Odom was devoted to his Lord and was a faithful and loving member of Walker Road Baptist Church. He was a humble and generous man who enjoyed gardening and woodworking.Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Delorise Waters Odom; a son and his wife, Richard and Regina Odom of Morganton; a daughter, Terrie Lynne Odom of Connelly Springs; grandchildren, Annie Odom and Ashley Odom; sisters, Shelby Lowrimore of Rock Hill, SC, Gracie Ratliff of Wadesboro, NC, Peggy Hughes of Georgia, Eloise Rivers and her husband, Raymond, of Chesterfield, SC, and Martha Bailey of Florence, SC; and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Odom.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Walker Road Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Ware officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the church from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 352, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home & Crematory Center is assisting the family with arrangements.