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Robert Ray Odom Jr.

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Robert Ray ODOM Jr. Spartanburg, SC Robert Ray Odom Jr., 89, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at White Oak Estates. He was first married to the late Mary Les (Betsy) Betts Odom and then to the late Sara Lee Learned Odom, formerly of Des Moines, WA. Survivors include his daughter-in-law Nancy R. Odom; two grandsons, Chad Odom and his wife Lisa and great-grandson Christopher Archer Odom of Simpsonville, SC, and Robbie Odom and his wife Mayumi of Atlanta, GA; children of Sara Lee Odom: two daughters, Lauren Jo Rojas of Burien, WA, and Heather Learned of Des Moines, WA; two sons, Scott Learned of Whidbey Island, WA, and Jeffrey Learned of Mt. Vernon, WA. He was predeceased by his son, Robert L. Odom. Visitation will be 3:15-4:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Complex and also following the service at the home. Cryptside services will follow at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, Trustee Fund, 245 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. An online guestbook is available at www.floydmortuary.com. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 29, 2011.

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Sydney Anderson

February 6, 2011

I saw Rusty many times over the years he was married to Sara Lee and i was always very fond of him. He was so sweet and gracious, always a quiet gentleman. I know all of you in his family will miss him very much and my heart goes out to you. Sincerely, Sydney Anderson

Sally Jennings

January 31, 2011

Nancy - I will always remember what Rusty said several weeks ago when we were there - I could not have made it without Nancy!!!!! We all appreciate all you did for him and know how much he meant to you. I know he will be missed by many people. Love Sally

Carolyn MacIntosh

January 31, 2011

I only learned today of Mr. Odom's passing. I was fortunate to know him during my time working at First Federal Savings and Loan in Spartanburg. He will be missed and remembered as a man with a life well spent. God's Peace be with you.

January 30, 2011

Nancy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Daddy Odom. You're in my prayers.
Susan Hite

Nancy Odom

January 30, 2011

Such a sad sad day today. There is a hole in my heart. I loved my Daddy Odom so much. I was lucky to have two Fathers. He will forever be in my heart. Nancy Odom

Jeffrey Learned

January 29, 2011

"Rusty" Odom, as we used to call him, was a very sweet, generous and kind man to all of us. He was a great husband to my mother and lived life to the fullest as they sailed around the world on many adventures. He was laid back and easy going and always had a joyful comment to add to any conversation. He will be greatly missed, but on the other hand, it's comforting to know that he has joined our already departed family members so it's fair to say they should be having some lively conversations about now with lot's of joyful tears.

Thanks Rusty!

Love
Jeffrey Learned

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