Carl Joseph Odham

ASHEBORO — Carl Joseph Odham, age 82, of Asheboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Randolph Health.

Carl was born on May 22, 1942, in Montgomery, VA, to Marion Joseph Odham and Mary Lexie Woolwine. 
A devoted husband, Carl loved spending time outdoors and working on crafts and music with his wife, Betty. 

A talented woodworker, he enjoyed restoring furniture and creating birdhouses from reclaimed wood. 

Carl was instrumental in founding the Randolph County Honor Guard and was honored with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine award from the state of North Carolina.

Professionally, Carl helped establish Asheboro Elastic Corp. He was also a dedicated Boy Scout Troop Leader, a role he cherished while his son Todd was part of the troop. Carl’s commitment to service and his community left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Carl is predeceased by his parents and his siblings, brothers William Howard, Marion Edward, and sisters Joyce Audrey, Mary Roberta, Fern Lucille, AnnaLee Anita, Wilma Ruby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Odham; his son, Joseph Todd Odham (Joanna) of Cypress, TX; and his beloved granddaughters, Alaina and Ava Odham.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Asheboro Health and Rehab for their support and compassion.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Chaplain Ken Spivey officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.