Odell William Wilcox
March 8, 1953 ~ June 7, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Odell William Wilcox, Jr, 60, of Asheville, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA following an extended illness.
He was the son of Odell William Wilcox, Sr. and the late Wilma Lakey Wilcox. He graduated from West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton, NC, and Ambassador Baptist College, Shelby, NC. He served in the US Marine Corps and was a Master Woodworker.
Mr. Wilcox is survived by his wife, Joy Dellinger Wilcox; a daughter, Jamie Bowman; granddaughter, Halle Bowman; sisters, Jennie Sigmon, Patsy Nash and Rita Edwards; and a brother, Guy Williamson.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Clark Henderson officiating. Burial will be at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday prior to the service.
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God bless you, Joy. The old neighborhood ain’t gonna be the same without Odie. He was my main man. Be tough and don’t hesitate to ask me for anything you need.
JMc
To my dear Dell…I love you Lamb Chop.
What can you really say at a time like this to comfort and console? First, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. Odell was that one person that once you met him you would never forget him. His smile, his laugh and when I was @ the Asheville V.A. with my husband in surgery his kindness and comfort was so typical of this man. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Another soldier has gone home.
There is an Uncle Dell sized hole in my heart!! love you…see you on the other side!! Lynn Williamson
Joy, I wish I could be there. I can see by the many pictures of you and Dell that you shared lots of good times together and loved each other very much. Hold on to the memories. They will keep you strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Susan
O’Dell was a great friend. When I would see him, he’d start talking, telling stories and laughing. He always had a big smile and I will miss seeing it light up his face. Joy, I love you and you know I am ‘here’ whenever you need me!
Sorry for your Loss, Mr. Odell will be greatly missed by all ,just know he is resting in God’s Loving arms.If you need me I am here for you Mrs.Joy.Love you dearly
I never had the priviledge of knowing Dell but knew his sister Rita and continue to stay in touch with her. My heart goes out to the family and remember,he might be gone but his memory will live forever in your hearts and you can always draw from them to put a smile on your face.
When I think of Dell, the image in my mind is always the same. The two of you (Joy and Dell) dancing at the Venue at the MHO Doors event. Dell had a beautiful and happy presence even when he was going through hard times.
I do not have the words that can bring comfort, only God can do that. I do want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joy, I have given up a husband & Rita, I have given up a brother, so I know what you both are going through. Odell, I have not lost a child, but I can imagine how hard that would be….wish I could be with you. May you all take comfort in knowing Dell is in a better place and is no longer in pain. God be with each of you in this difficult time.
JOY GOD BLESS YOU. JUDY AND I CAN LIVE THE REST OF OUR LIVES KNOWING WHER ODELL IS NOW. HE WAS LOVED BY US AND WE WILL REMEMBER HIM AS A PERSON WHO TAUGHT US WHAT IT IS TO BE A CHRISTIAN, PLEAS KNOW OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. PLEASE CALL IF WE CAN DO SOMETHING FOR YOU.
Joy,
Remembering seeing you and Dale at my moms 80th birthday party in Boone.You both appeared so happy,holding each other and dancing. Trust in God for your strength and comfort. Love You
Joy,I thank you and Odell for giving me your time and love,I will miss Mr.Odell,he was an inspiration to everyone he met and my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.May God give you the strength you need to carry you through ,I Love you all and he will be greatly remembered
Ms. Joy, I am saddened by the loss of Odell. I have known him since i was wa young girl when we went to church together at Grace Baptist Church in SC. I will miss hi m greatly, his smile, his laugh his love for life. I am sorry i never got to meet you. Peace be with you and rest in Peace ‘Odie baby’ I love you and miss you
I was a classmate at WLHS and just learned of your loss. Prayers and condolences to all the family.
I was a classmate at WLHS and just learned of your loss. Prayers and condolences to all the family.