Roscoe William aka "Bunk" Oden was the youngest of four children born to the late William B. and Geanetta Oden on March 30, 1937, in Ferndale, Maryland. On Tuesday, October 13, 2021, at 6:57 a.m. Roscoe transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home over in Glory.

He attended Queenstown Elementary School in Severn, MD and was a graduate of Wiley H. Bates High School, "Class of 1955" in Annapolis, MD.

He was employed by the Baltimore Transit Administration for two years as a bus driver. In 1957, he obtained employment at Sears Roebuck and Company.   He retired with 40 years of service as a Stationary Engineer in September 1997.

Raised in a Christian home, Bunk, was a life long member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church.  He was baptized under the ministerial leadership of Rev. J.D. Browne. At a very early age, he began his Christian journey by attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worship services and other church events with his family.  As a youth, he sang on the Junior Choir and participated in the Youth Fellowship.

On August 14, 1957, he was united in Holy Matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Goldie. From this union they were blessed with two daughters, Odaris and Bonita.

During his Christian Journey, he has shared this motto, "If I can help       somebody as I travel along the way then my living shall not be in vain."  He lead  by example and demonstrated his faith in God by being a devoted husband, loving father, role model to his extended family, and by lending a helping hand to his fellow man. As a part of his spiritual journey, he was a member of the United Methodist Men M.O.V.E., Male Chorus, and Flower Guild Ministry. He participated in the Winter Relief Program at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Glen Burnie, MD and Heaven's Kitchen in    Brooklyn, MD. He served as a Greeter and Trustee. In his Christian walk, Roscoe supported the church and various organizations with his time behind the scenes.

His leisurely pursuits include spending time with his family, playing horse shoes, watching sports, bargain hunting, buying and restoring antique vehicles, riding his motorcycle, landscaping his yard and helping his neighbors.

Roscoe leaves his love and precious memories to his: loving wife, Goldie P. Oden; his loving daughters, Odaris O. Adams and Bonita G. Oden; his eldest sister, Odessa Oden Flemming; his sisters-in-law Barbara A. Moore, Candace I. Pinkard, Tia G. Pinkard; nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends Joseph

Parker, Sr. and Gerald Turner and host of family, friends and neighbors

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