Russell Calvin Odum

ODUM-Mr. Russell “Calvin” Odum, age 82, of Graniteville, S.C., husband of the late Melba A. “Dean” Odum and son of the late Richard Wardell Odum and the late Jewel McBride Odum went home to join his wife and Lord and Savior late Monday night, January 21, 2013. He is survived by sons, Samuel (Lori) Odum of Warrenville and Russell W. (Virginia) Odum of Graniteville; daughters, Debbie (Tony) Rhodes of Graniteville and Linda Darlene (Ronald) Barton of Gloverville; a sister, Barbara (Melvin) Blackburn of Beech Island, S.C.; eleven grandchildren, Rachelle (Curtis) Workman, Lindsey Barton, C. J. Barton, Kaitlyn, Kasey and Jordan Odum, Alan and Chad Barton, Russ, Andrew and Alex Odum and thirteen great grandchildren. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia but has been a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was a US Army Veteran having bravely served his country during the Korean Conflict, and during his service time, he received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a dedicated member of Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville. His family stated that he was the best Father ever. He loved his family, his church family and his friends; but above all, he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with all of his heart and soul. Yes, you could definitely see Christ in his life. He shall be greatly missed by his family and friends and all whose lives he touched during the 82 precious years that God granted him on this earth; however, life for the Christian does not end with death, as to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and Calvin, as he was so fondly known by his family and friends has now joined his late wife, “Dean”, and together, they are rejoicing on the “Hills of Glory” with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The family will receive friends at Christian Heritage Church, this Wednesday evening, January 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A service celebrating his life and home going will be held at the church on Thursday, January 24th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Stephen Phillips, Rev. Jody Padgett, Rev. Jonathan Randall and Rev.Tony Rhodes officiating. The interment will follow at the Graniteville Cemetery. The Pallbearers will be Tom Kirby, Jimmy Rhoads, Tommy Proctor, Ray Bentley, Randy Hill and James “Bo” New. Members of the Christian Heritage Church Deacon Board will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorials, in Mr. Odum’s honor, may be made to Christian Heritage Senior Adult Ministries, 285 Ascauga Lake Rd., Graniteville, S.C. 29829. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street, Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. You can sign our guest register by logging on to www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com.