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Melvin Curtis Odum Sr.

Passed 05/27/2022

Obituary For Melvin Curtis Odum Sr.

Melvin Curtis Odum Sr.,86, passed Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence, Clayton, North Carolina.

A walk-through viewing is Wednesday June 8, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Oscar's Mortuary 1700 Oscar Drive New Bern, NC 28562.

The visitation will follow at Oscar's Memorial Chapel from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The funeral service is 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern. The interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery, 1112 Chelsea Rd., New Bern, NC 28562.

He is survived by his wife, Mable Ivory Loftin Odum of the home; two sons, Melvin Odum Jr., Baltimore, MD and Kyle Odum, Manorville, NY; two daughters, Crystal Odum of the home and Keri Riley, McLeansville, NC.

The visitation and funeral will be available on Facebook and Zoom.

Masks are required.

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Anita l Davis-Haywood sent Heavenly & Harmony for Melvin Curtis Odum Sr. - June 08, 2022

With heartfelt love, prayer, and condolences to Crystal Odum and family. From you Transit Family, (Anita Davis-Haywood, Sharon Peterson, Tammy Romain)

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Dear Odum Family, so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was super cool. I can hear his voice saying to me "Robin where is Batman". I smile everything I think about that. I would like to say lead on God during these times. To be absent with the body is to be present with the Lord. In Jesus name Amen. Love You Robin & Russ Woodley.

Dear Meffin, aka "Melvin" I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to see you again, but I'm so glad the pain is gone. As usual, you were decked out from head to toe, heard you even had a smile on your face. That's the only way you would have it. Under normal circumstances your Celebration of Life would have been "Standing Room Only" even though there was alot of love in the room❀ I ordered you some Girl Scout Cookies but I didn't have a chance to send them to you. When I eat them, I'll do it the way you would have. Eat a few, sip some soda, and giggle; or have a few, sip some coffee, and giggle again. How did that go again, 'Hee, hee, hee." I'm gonna miss our phone calls and your thoughtfulness. You always asked about everyone even when you weren't feeling well. always trying to help. You weren't just a brother-in-law, you were a brother! I'll miss your MTA stories too, even though I know most of them by heart. (smile) I tucked a piece of you away in my heart so we won't be too far apart. Love you Meffin, Rest Well πŸ’”πŸ˜₯πŸ’”πŸ˜₯

Dear Meffin, aka "Melvin" I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to see you again, but I'm so glad the pain is gone. As usual, you were decked out from head to toe, heard you even had a smile on your face. That's the only way you would have it. Under normal circumstances your Celebration of Life would have been "Standing Room Only" even though there was alot of love in the room❀ I ordered you some Girl Scout Cookies but I didn't have a chance to send them to you. When I eat them, I'll do it the way you would have. Eat a few, sip some soda, and giggle; or have a few, sip some coffee, and giggle. How did that go again, 'Hee, hee, hee." I'm gonna miss our phone calls and your thoughtfulness. You always asked about everyone even when you weren't feeling well. always trying to help. You weren't just a brother-in-law, you were a brother! I'll miss your MTA stories too, even though I know most of them by heart. (smile) I tucked a piece of you away in my heart so we won't be too far apart. Love you Meffin, Rest Well πŸ’”πŸ˜₯πŸ’”πŸ˜₯

My heart is heavy as I send these condolences. Uncle Melvin was one of the best uncles I could've asked for and his generosity, humor and good spirit will be missed. Love you always.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,from whence cometh MY help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved, he that keepth thee will not slumber.Behold ,he that keepth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep Psalm 121,May GOD continue to bless you all throughout this trying time

Deepest sympathy to the Odum Family. You are always in my prayers.

Maryetta (Lewis) Durden

I love you guys...Uncle Melvin in miss you and I'm sorry I couldn't be there to say goodbye.

I remember taking apples to the teacher for you. cousin Shirley Jones Gillyard.

To the family of Mel Odum, you have my deepest sympathy. Mabel and Crystal, I miss you guys.

Walter Clemons and family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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