James M. Oditt

James M. Oditt, 87, of Middletown died on Saturday Aug. 13, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Lee City, Ky on Oct. 26, 1917 to Robert & Lucinda (Perkins) Oditt. Mr. Oditt was a WW II Army Veteran, a member of Jefferson Lodge # 90 F. & A.M. and the V. F. W. Post 3809. He enjoyed watching both the Cincinnati Reds, Tiger Woods and spending time with his family.

He is survived by a Son; Gregory L. Oditt, Middletown, two daughters; Carolyn Ann Heatherington, Centerville & Joyce Merriman, Ventura, Ca. two grandsons; Lance Oditt, Dayton, Oh & Jim Merriman, Ventura, Ca.; one brother Earl Oditt, Hamilton, Oh two sisters: Virginia King, Middletown & Eloise Joseph, Hamilton, Oh. And 9 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Oditt was preceded in death by his wife Maxine V. Oditt, 1990, a grand-daughter Sherri Merriman, a daughter-in-law Pamela Oditt-1998, three brothers Sam, Layfette & Carlos Oditt, two sisters; Stella Perkins & Luria DeBord.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home 3805 Roosevelt Blvd.at Bonita Drive. Rev. Keith Oditt officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 6-9 pm at the funeral home, with Jefferson Lodge # 90 F. & A. M. Masonic services at 7:30 pm. Interment at Woodside Cemetery, American Legion Post 218 Honor Guard providing graveside military services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044