Wilber Odell, 96, of Seadrift, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born August 15, 1915, to the late Harvey Wright and Liliah Tennie Williams Odell.

He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn White and husband John of Bloomington, Sharon Pilzer and husband Clayton of Placedo, Patricia Owen and husband Roger of Olivia, Pam Jeter and husband Danny of Seadrift; son, Larry Odell of Seadrift; twenty-two grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren; and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beulah Odell; daughter, Joye Lambright; son, David Odell; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 1 granddaughter; 2 grandsons; and 2 great-granddaughters.

Funeral service was held December 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Seadrift with Rev. Gerry Wiley officiating. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Bobby Lambright, Joe White, Bob Thompson, Robert Thompson, Adam Amazon, Corey Volner. Honorary pallbearer: Jeremey White.