Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Lady Lake, Florida
ODOM, Grant R. ?Odie? - Of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Flint, MI, age 91 died Monday, August 3, 2015.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Chris Radcliffe officiating.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery with a military graveside service under the auspices of VFW #3087 Chevrolet Motor Post Honor Guard.
Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Visitation 11:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Grant was born in Luther, TN on January 26, 1924, the son of the late John and Sally (Trent) Odom and was a resident of the Flint area since 1953.
He married Lillian Joyner on March 15, 1944 in Kingsport, Tennessee and she preceded him in death on February 5, 2008.
Grant served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Bronze Star, with three clusters and The Purple Heart.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge 458 F.&A.M., OES Chapter 430 Swartz Creek; Elf Khurafeh Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Bay City Consistory and VFW #3087 Chevrolet Motor Post.
Mr. Odom was employed by G.M. as a Truck Driver for 27 years, retiring in 1980.
Surviving are son, Randy and wife Sheri of Elk Rapids;
daughter, Sandy and husband Tom Agle of Lady Lake, FL;
7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother and three sisters.
Special thank you to son-in-law, Tom Agle, for his years of devoted care to Grant.
Bob, Joseph and Anita send our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Grant was a dear friend to us. Bob spent a lot of time with Grant.
Bob & Anita Pickens
August 10, 2015 | Hercules, CA
So sorry for your loss. He was a sweet man.
Diana Isbell
August 10, 2015 | Flint, MI
Tom and sandy and family , my thoughts and prayers are with you my friends. God bless you all
Steve Colonna
August 06, 2015 | Flint, MI
Grant was a wonderful and dear friend. We loved him very much, and will miss him dearly. Ray, Teresa, and Eves family.
Ray Eves
August 06, 2015 | Flushing, MI
I never met Grant Odom but my grand daughter, Mindi Odom, says he was a true jewel amd loved by everyone who knew him. Thinking of you, Odom family.
JO BROWN
August 06, 2015 | Owosso, MI
Grant was a good man. We will miss him
Gary & Marie Jarvis
August 06, 2015 | Flint, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Will truly miss Uncle Grant. He and Aunt Lillian were precious to us.
Renee & Tony Queen
August 05, 2015 | Kingsport, TN
So sorry to hear of Uncle Grant's passing. Loved him dearly. Will miss him and Aunt Lillian greatly.
Janice & Pete Ham
August 05, 2015 | Kingsport, TN
RANDY/SANDY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF UNCLE GRANT'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. I CAN STILL HEAR HIM SAYING"NOW LILLIAN"
RAYMOND THOMAS
August 05, 2015 | ATLANTA, GA