George Wilson Odom, 83, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Chesapeake with his wife Vicki by his side. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Wilbur and Naomi Odom. 

George graduated from Cradock High School in 1959 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He retired from Civil Service after 41 years where he met his wife Vicki at PWC. They married in 1996. Geo loved to fish and lived on the Outer Banks for many years. With the natural twinkle in his eyes, it was fitting that George delighted in being a roller skating Santa Claus for the children he adored. For many years, he generously volunteered his time to several organizations. Geo and Vicki loved to go antiquing and after retirement had their own business buying and selling antiques. They enjoyed traveling to Maine and Nova Scotia exploring and having many adventures. Geo was always at the wheel because he would never let Vicki drive. He enjoyed cooking for family and would never miss a good meal. Geo was a thoughtful, caring, and patient man who was a true gentleman. He loved his family and enjoyed any and all moments he spent with them. It was a special comfort to him having his tiny dancer, great granddaughter Alanna, bring him so much joy this last year.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Vicki, a son and a daughter, four step-daughters, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Judy and Renee, two nieces, two nephews, and friends. He was like a father to so many of the people that loved him. We will never forget Geo’s kind, caring, gentle nature, and sense of humor.  

In keeping with George’s wishes, no service will be held. Internment will be at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA. Please consider donating to a charity of your choice in George’s memory.