Stephen Edward Odom

It is with earth shattering sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Edward Odom on November 11th, 2024, at the age of 73. Stephen was born in 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Sarah and Marion Odom. Stephen served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army as a paratrooper. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University with excellent grades and a strong passion for business. He was extremely intelligent with such a wonderfully bright and unique mind. Throughout his life, he continued to excel and achieve great success with several different companies including Mission Critical, Solarc, and Price Waterhouse. One of Stephen's greatest senses of accomplishment came from his three sons Jason, Stephen, and Cody Odom. Stephen had the joy (and great success) of coaching all three sons little league baseball teams. Throughout his life, he instilled strong passions in all of his sons' lives. Jason and Cody inherited his love of sports, which brings them great joy to this day. Stephen picked up his love for Live Music, which helped shape his life and career. All three boys went on to be passionate about business with a work ethic that their father Stephen instilled in them. Stephen found the love of his life when he married Lisa Odom in 2012. They went on to have a joy filled life together for many years. The two of them loved to travel, enjoyed live entertainment, golfing, and a shared passion for food. But above all, they shared their love for their families and children together. Lisa would become an integral part of Stephen's sons lives, and Stephen a huge part of Michael, Kaylee, and Faith, Lisa's children's, lives. Together, they exemplified to their children "family comes first." Preceded in joining the Lord: Mother & Father, Sarah and Marion Odom; brother Ron Odom; and sister Teresa Odom. Survived by: wife Lisa Odom; sons Jason Odom, Stephen Thomas Odom, and Cody Odom; stepson Michael Crighton; stepdaughters Kaylee and Faith Crighton; grandchildren Hayley and Ashlyn Odom; and former spouses Treva Reeves and Wanda Odom. Stephen Odom, a beacon of humor and love, will live on forever in our hearts. His legacy, exemplified by his love for his family; his love for music, sports, comedy, fashion, food, the list goes on; his passion and successes in business, will continue to inspire and guide us. As we mourn the loss of his physical presence, we find peace knowing that his spirit lives on forever in the memories and moments we all cherish. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Stephen's name. We are planning a celebration of life for Stephen in 2025 in The Woodlands TX area, more details to follow.