Romans 8:28
James Franklin Odom was born on March 7, 1942 in Buena Vista, Alabama to Delance and Mamie Parker Odom who both preceded him in death.
He was educated in the Birmingham School System and attended Western-Olin High School. In 1960 James enlisted in the United State Army where he completed his education and graduated from Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee. He retired from active duty after twenty two years of service and continued to work as a civilian at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
James united with Sardis Baptist Church where he was an active member serving in the Deacon Ministry, Male Usher Board and Property Committee. He was united in marriage on May 15, 2005.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted and loving wife, Elmira Durgan Odom; stepdaughters, Paula Person of Clarksville, Tennessee, Rosalynn Hall(Henry) of Fairfield, Alabama; stepson, Tony Black (Rosalind) of Bessemer, Alabama; sisters, Carrie B. Gee and Wyvonne Fletcher of Birmingham, Alabama, Adrianne(Vincent) Dixon of Atlanta, Georgia;; brothers, Tommy Lee Odom, Raythalpn Odom of Birmingham, Alabama, and Delance Odom, Jr. ; Grandchildren, Whitney, Cameron, Temetrica, Loreal (Dante), Chelsee, Christain, Roderick, Jr., DeKeilan and Zariah ; three great grandchildren; a special cousin, Etherine Mixon; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends
A visitation for James will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors, 2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 21, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sardis Baptist Church, 1615 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35208.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridouts.com for the Odom family.
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