Kenneth Claude Odum, age 75 of Blue Ridge passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Odum was born on April 22, 1941 in Fannin County to the late Elick and Edna Puckett Odum. He retired from Levi Strauss Company after thirty-two years as a machine operator. Mr. Odum was a member of New River Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, James R. Odum and sisters, Nellie Mae Odum Searcey and Jenie Ruth Odum Walker. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Odum of Blue Ridge, GA; three daughters, Cheryl Odum Walker of Hiram, GA, Sherry Odum Clark of Ellijay, GA and Serena Odum Watkins of Epworth, GA and six grandchildren, Zachary Walker, Tyler Welch, Libby Welch, William Kenneth Walker, Isaac Watkins and Isla Watkins.Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Mike Collis officiating. Music was provided by The Spiritual Echoes. Pallbearers were Alan Walker, Zachary Walker, William Walker, Brad Watkins, James McGill, Danny Puckett and Lamar Fendley. Interment followed in the Chastain Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Friday, August 12, 2016 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Funeral Service Saturday, August 13, 2016 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513