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"HERBIE" ODOM, 50
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LAKELAND - Richard Herbert "Herbie" Odom, 50, of Lakeland passed away on Friday June 5, 2009 of cancer.
Herbie was born on Oct. 10, 1958 to Herb and Eleanor Odom. He lived in Lakeland since 1963 and graduated from Lakeland High School in 1977. After high school he went to work with his father in the paving business. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Herbie played baseball throughout his school years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed gardening.
Herbie was preceded in death by his father, Richard Herbert Odom. He is survived by his wife, Melaine; son, Richard Odom III; daughters: Amber Odom, Megan Odom, granddaughters: Skylar, Jaelyn, Addison; his mother, Eleanor Odom; four sisters: Aprile Hall, Melody Bulger, Dawn Cowart and Heather James. Stepchildren: Justin, Mollie, and Tyler Hunt.
Visitation will be held Sunday June 7th from 3 - 5 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel. Service will be Monday June 8th, at 10 am at the Funeral Chapel.
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Robert E. "Bobby" Oliver
June 27, 2022
Herb was a kind and thoughtful man.
Herb, Lance and I spent two weeks on Daytona Beach following high school graduation.
Megan Odom
June 30, 2015
Megan Odom
June 30, 2015
Nelson Gibson
July 27, 2013
I just learned of Herb's passing. I hadn't seen him since the '77 baseball season. Herb had a maturity beyond his years concerning what was important in life and what wasn't. My father was a hard man to get along with. Herb charmed him. Trust me, that wasn't an easy thing to do. Herb left an impression on me that lasts to this day nearly 40 years after I first met him and 36 years since we last spoke. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
November 29, 2009
I live overseas and just heard of Herbie's passing. I apologize for the late response. I'll always remember Herbie and his love of sports and I send my condolences to all family members. I knew Herbie in junior high and high school. [email protected]
Carolyn Hennecy-Smith
August 15, 2009
I know this is a very late entry, but only today at a family gathering I learned about Herbie's home-going. The Odom family etched a special place in my heart many years ago as a young wife and mother, going to Pavers to drop by, or to the lovely Christmas dinners that would be hosted for the employees. I ran into Herbie a few times over the years, and he always left me laughing. Ironically, even as I type with sadness in my heart, I have a smile on my face.
Blessings and prayers to all of you. It's been a long time, but you'll always be special to me.
Carolyn (Hough) Hennecy-Smith
June 20, 2009
How can you say good bye to your best friend, lover,father,son,granddad, the best advice I can give you as survivers is to live your life to the fullest because that is what he would have wanted. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
A friend , Roxane Moore Benjamin class of 77
Wendy & Lana
June 19, 2009
Herbie, a man with a smile always. You've left us all great memories to smile about. It seems like yesterday, Lana & I taking you morning coffee & donuts at 5am on the side of the road, a day at the track, sharing stories over wings & beer and so many others.
To the Odom Family, may you find comfort & peace in time with your memories and may they bring with them a smile!
In loving memory of a wonderful man. We will love you and miss you always!
June 14, 2009
Herbie always brought a ray of sunshine to any room he entered!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. He will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. The class of "77" has lost another, but he is in great company with the others that have gone on before us. Tracy Snyder Rembert (Sugar Hill, GA)
Blake Viele
June 12, 2009
I hadn't seen Herb for 30 years until our class reunion in 2007; it was great to see him then and I extend my deepest sympathy to Dawn and everyone who knew Herb.
Jim and Mary Miller
June 11, 2009
June 11,2009
Eleanor and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, brother,father and grandfather. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Debbie Lowe
June 11, 2009
You were one of a kind Herbie, we will never forget you!
Mike Rainer
June 9, 2009
Sorry to hear about Herbie i have knowed him for many year and also worked with him. I will keep Herbie in my heart and my prayers at all times. We will miss you Herbie
Peter Tetting
June 9, 2009
All of us have fond memories and will always cherish the great times with "Herbie". I know I speak collectively from all the "gang" Johnny Udvardi, Sugg Meachum, Chet Johnson, Tom Koiner, and myself. We will miss you Bro!!!
Greg Selvidge
June 9, 2009
So sorry to hear about Herb. We were both starting pitchers and so we got to spend a lot of downtime in the dugout and bull pen during games we didn't start. He kept us all laughing. Hell, I started laughing when I saw his smile. I'll miss him.
ERIN GARZA
June 9, 2009
AMBER AND I HAVE BEEN BEST FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS, AND ALTHOUGH WE HAVE LOST CONTACT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GUYS, I LUVED "HERBIE", HE NOW HAS A NEW PURPOSE AND WE ARE FILLED WITH THE HAPPY MEMORIES HE HAS LEFT IMPRINTED IN OUR LIVES
Jessie Cape
June 8, 2009
so sorry to hear about Herbie everyone here at the shop who new him will keep him in are prayers. General Asphalt.
Sondra Guthrie
June 8, 2009
Melaine So very sorry about Herbie,he is in a good place.Your in my heart and prayers. Love Sondra - was not aware of his passing,something just told me to look on line. So sorry
Kevin & Jodi Megivern
June 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Odom Family and friends. I am going to miss your laugh and smile Herb! God Bless.
Love ya buddy!
Vickie Overton
June 8, 2009
To the Odom Family, I was one of Herb's
classmates, he was the type of guy you could never forget, his personality said it all, at this time in your lives, may God bestow his Blessing upon your family,
in the days and weeks ahead. All of us that knew him, just know are prayers, are with you.
Sincerely,
Ronna (Compton) Loppnow
June 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved and cherised Herb, I know he will be greatly missed. God bless you all.
Steve Coates
June 8, 2009
Even-though it has been 34 years since I have seen Herb my memories of him brings a smile to my face.He was a fine person and my thoughts go out to his family.
Lori Jeffares Smith
June 7, 2009
Aprile, Melody, Dawn and Heather......I am so sorry. Just Thursday I was watching my son play baseball and remembering when we used to go to Christina Park and watch Herb and our buddies play. That was so much fun. My prayers are with you all.
susan montgomery
June 7, 2009
Our sympathy and prayer's to my nieces Amber and Meghan to my nephew Richard may God's love shine on you all during this time. Susie Rick @ cousins
Ricky Mallard
June 7, 2009
We'll miss you Herb
Charleen Selph Smith
June 7, 2009
Dear Odom Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. So many memories of our childhood go through my mind as I think of Herbie as a little boy among all his sisters and all the times our families shared meals and good times together.
I pray you find peace in the days ahead as you too recall times of laughter and the life you shared.
With Love,
Charleen Selph Smith
Kim Reynolds
June 7, 2009
Praying that the wonderful, precious memories of Herbie will help bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
We love you!
Kim, Kyle, and Charly Reynolds (Orlando, Fl)
Eric Bray
June 7, 2009
I will miss you Herb, my prayers go
out to all who knew you.
Henry Badcock
June 7, 2009
Rest in peace and may God comfort your family during this difficult time...
Niel Laxdal
June 7, 2009
We will miss you Herb, may you rest in peace!!
Julie Sannicandro
June 7, 2009
Dear Mrs. Odom and Family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of "Herbie". Even though many years have passed since the days of Interlachen Parkway, the "Partin" family will always remember and cherish our "friendship" with the "Odom" family.
Many times over the years I have shared the story of Herbie and my brother David burying my dads fishing tackle all over our backyard, and the "excitement" it brought when dad came home from work when they told him there was buried "treasure" and asked him to find it. Dad eventually got over it and could laugh about it in time.
Each of you can rejoice in the fact that Herbie is in Heaven with his Lord "Jesus Christ" free of pain and truly whole. I can only imagine the fun time he is having, seeing once again his dad and the ones who have gone before him. God Bless each of you.
Sincerely,
Julie "Partin" Sannicandro
Merritt Island, Florida
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