Roddie

Odom

Roddie Deran Odom, 76, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday,
September 13, 2023 at Archbold Medical Center. A Graveside Service will
be held at Gainey Cemetery in Grady County on Saturday, September 16,
2023 at 3:30 pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 pm –
3:00 pm at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be; Eddie
Simmons, Dana Roland, Jason Butler, Brian Odom, Kevin Ward and
Brandon Ward. Roddie was born in Berrien County, GA on February 14,
1947 to Ralph Odom and Hazel Wheeler Odom. He married Jane Gainey
Odom on November 4, 1967 at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Grady County,
GA. They would have been married for 56 years on November 4th of this
year. He was a member of the United States Air Force and a graduate from
Valtech with an Automotive Degree. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the
Owner of Roddie's Auto Parts for over 20 years. Roddie never met a
stranger and always had a good story to tell that would put a smile on
everyone's face. He was always more than willing to help in any way he
could. His advice on many things, especially automotive, was sought out by
many. Survivors include; his wife, Jane Gainey Odom of Thomasville,
children, Kimberly Simmons (Eddie) of Thomasville, Kristy Roland (Dana)
of Thomasville, Rhonda Butler (Jason) of Forsyth, GA, and Michael Odom
of Blakely, GA,, grandchildren, Katie Simmons, Jeremy Simmons, Kayla
Clay, Kendall Roland, Gracie Butler, Logan Butler, and Amelia Odom,
siblings, Mary Beth (Jimmy) Jefferson of Nashville, GA, and Vickie Ward of
Tifton, GA. He was preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Hazel Odom,
brother, Steve Odom, and father-in-law Wendell and mother-in-law Ila
McKeown Gainey of Cairo, GA. The family would like to express special
thanks to Dr. Chisom Onuoha for her care and dedication to his well-being.
Donations can be made to the Gainey Cemetery fund ℅ Ray Gainey at 432
Bob Dixon Lane, Cairo, GA. 39828.