Thomas Richard Odum

Thomas Richard Odum, age 48, passed away on Sunday May 4, 2014 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born to Kyle L. Cullop and Brenda K. Davis, both of Meadowview, and was a lifelong resident of Meadowview, VA. He worked as a Field Assistant with the American Chestnut Foundation. He will be remembered as a loving and supportive husband and completely dedicated to his children and grandchildren. Mr. Odum is survived by his wife of 30 years Patricia Odum; sons Thomas R. Odum, II, Eric D. Odum and Kevin W. Odum all of Meadowview; daughter Heather Nicole Odum of Meadowview; grandchildren Trey, Autumn and Caleb Odum. A service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday May 6, 2014 at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from Noon - 2:00pm prior to the service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Thomas Richard Odum is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.