Rosslee D. 'Roy' Odom's Obituary
Rosslee Dudlo “Roy” Odom, 86 of West Fork, AR passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at his home in West Fork. He was born June 24, 1924 in Woodson, TX to William Matterson Odom and Eugenia (Lewis) Odom. He attended school in Wink, TX. where he was a member of the Wink Wildcats High School football and track team. He was an avid beekeeper and loved to sing gospel music with his family.
In 1951 he began a business called Tri-State Termite and Pest Control which later became A.B. Tri State Termite & Pest Control which he owned until his retirement with his oldest son Ross. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and attended Woolsey Community Church in West Fork.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, five sisters and his oldest daughter; Linda Kathryn Odom Bilbrey.
He is survived by his wife Emma Odom, two sons; Ross Dale Odom of Fayetteville, AR, Stephen Neal Odom of West Fork, AR, two daughters; Sandy Gifford of Austin, AR, Vickie Singleton of Huntersville, NC, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at West Fork Assembly of God Church with Reverend David Hines officiating. Burial will follow at West Fork Cemetery with Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Visitation Date Time Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Visitation Location Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Service Date Time Wednesday, November 24, 3010 11:00 AM Service Location West Fork Assembly of God Church
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