[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]William Bennett (Ben) Odom born November 9, 1956 passed peacefully at home and was promoted to heaven April 9, 2026.<\/p>\n
A kind and caring soul. \u00a0Born 69 years ago in Greensboro NC, son of the late Henry and Mary Odom, brother to three sisters; Janice, Susan and Christine. Later, fell in love and married Carol, his forever partner.<\/p>\n
Ben was a man of few words, unless he really had something to say! With a clever wit and playful sense of humor he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life with a sophisticated point of view. He loved Jesus, and America too\u2026. \u00a0While attending Western Carolina University Ben fell in love with the majesty of these mountains. Upon graduation, he began learning to build a business in native landscape design and installation, creating beautiful properties with many clients who quickly became forever friends. He was mentor to many young men along the way who were able to help execute his artistic vision and share in the pride of a job well done. For over 40 years, he was blessed to collaborate with other local talent that chose to build and grow in our mountain communities.<\/p>\n
Ben thoroughly relished the challenge of golf and admiring design elements on each course. He also loved to grow a large garden every year with vegetables, flowers and dahlias to share with as many as possible. He delighted in various games and hobbies, with music always in the mix of whatever he was doing. \u00a0Ben was constantly learning and growing in faith, pursuit of knowledge, and revered the peace and beauty of being with family and friends everywhere. He stayed busy on his own slice of paradise whose palette was always being revised. \u00a0He was never without the special bond of sharing life with a dog or dogs and had an animal wisdom care with all God\u2019s creatures that was a treasure to witness.<\/p>\n
A Memorial Service will be held with family in Winston Salem, NC. There will be a Celebration of Life in the Cashiers area at a later date. \u00a0Check for updates at the Appalachian Funeral Services website<\/p>\n