Photo courtesy of Williams Funeral Home, Inc - Hephzibah
Augusta , Georgia
Dec 9, 1957 – Apr 10, 2013
Hephzibah, GA ---Mr. Willie James Odom Jr., entered in to rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence. Survivors are his parents Betty J. and Willie James Odom Sr.; sisters, Deborah J. Douse, Hephzibah, Queen McQueen, Augusta; brother, Tony Odom, Augusta; and a host of other relatives and...
Read MoreWillie Odom was an asset to Tennis and I know he's greatly missed.
Geraldine Hallisy
December 05, 2021 | Augusta, GA | Friend
I met Willie in the mid to late 80s. He was one of my earliest tennis coaches. More than a coach, he was a mentor and as I got older, he became a friend. I remember he was tough (but always smiling) and always encouraging - sprinkling life lessons as part of his tennis lessons. I can't recall how many hours we spent at Newman playing all weekend with a group of 10-12 other students. I will always cherish not only those memories but many others. He was a gentle soul who only wished the best...
Ambadas Joshi
June 19, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
Willie was such an amazing coach, mentor and friend to me. I loved him dearly and looked up to him as a role model. I am heartbroken to know about his death but know he is in a wonderful place because he was such a good soul. He will always be remembered and missed dearly. I am so thankful to have had Willie as a coach in my life - I will cherish his coaching, advice and memories always...
-Sunny Khera
May 03, 2013
Willie was an incredible person. He taught me self-confidence and inner strength, through the many years he gave us tennis lessons. I never thought of him as a coach, rather he was just like a family member and constant mentor in our lives. He will always be remembered as an inspiration in my heart. I will miss him dearly and deeply regret not being able to see him recently.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Munny Khera
May 03, 2013 | Augusta, GA
I met Willie, Jay Garrison had a wonderful Friend, I am Jay' s Mother. He will always be remembered and our paryers will be with you always. With love
Sybil Campbell
April 27, 2013 | Greenville, SC
Willie helped me so much in my tennis and we won many matches but more than that he was my friend He was a good listener and calming personality that encouraged me and supported me through many changes. I cannot express how special a man he was no ego only love for me and my family My prayers go out to his family.
Jay Garrison
April 27, 2013 | N. Augusta, SC
Willie was such a good friend and I enjoyed the times he taught tennis. I learned so much from him. I will miss him dearly. I have known Willie since elementary school at hephzibah. May god bless you all .
Wanda jones Memory
April 14, 2013 | Hephzibah, GA
Mr and Mrs Odom
Sorry to hear about Willie. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely
Chuck and Cindi Oellerich
Chuck Oellerich
April 14, 2013 | Hephzibah, GA
Our prayers go out to the family. May God continue to bless you and keep you strong in this time of sorrow.
~Dwayne Dawson and the Dawson family.
Dwayne Dawson
April 14, 2013 | Augusta, GA