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Demetrius Odem Obituary

Obituary For Mr. Demetrius Odem Demetrius Antonio Ray Phillips Odem (Meech), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (7/19/2023) in Farrell PA. He was 32. A lifelong Shenango Valley and West Mifflin resident. Mr. Phillips was born Sept. 6, 1990, in Sharon, PA, a son of Willie Frank Phillips Jr. and Karen L. Odem. A 2009 alumna of West Mifflin High School, he earned a Certified Chef Degree from The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). He was an amazing son, brother & uncle. Meech loved to play with his nieces and nephews and spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, shopping, landscaping & interior design. Surviving is his father Willie Frank Phillips Jr. (Dionne) Florida; his mother, Karen L Odem (Tommy) Pennsylvania; Sisters, Shawnta Lynne (Robert Major) Ohio; Davonna Odem, Makaela Tharp, Pennsylvania; Desinique Phillips, Florida; & Ashlynn Colwell, Pennsylvania; Brothers, DeRon L Odem (Rico), Cory Odem, Farrell; Fabian Sherrill, Pennsylvania; Kamari Sherrill, Florida; Brian White Pennsylvania; James Harris Jr. of Virginia, Bradley Harris, Pennsylvania; his paternal Grandmother Deborah L. Thomas, Pennsylvania; host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. He was preceded in death by Grandparents; Willie Frank Phillips Sr, & Kathrine; Tommie Lee Odem. Great Grandparents James H. Thomas, Jerri Mae Thomas, Louise Bennett, & Veola Odem. Uncles Kenneth L. Thomas, Robert D. Brown. Aunts Brandy Burford; Laura Gambill Sanders. Cousin; Mariah Brown; Jason (Breeze) Drummond. A homegoing celebration will be held for Mr. Demetrius Odem on Saturday July 29, 2023 at 10am at Greater Mount Zion Church of God In Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121. The family will be receiving friends and family at 9am on the same day at the church. Send flowers to the service of Mr. Demetrius Odem

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Published by Mahoning Matters on Jul. 27, 2023.

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Davia Coleman

July 28, 2023

I don´t even know what to say Meech I can´t believe I´m putting RIP in from of your name, I will always remember you being the life of the party I will cherish all the memories I have with you nothing but good times and laughter . You will always be remembered now Rest In Heaven my friend, and sending lots of prayers to your family.

Demetrius Newell

July 27, 2023

Rest peacefully Big Meech...You will definitely be missed...

Winkey/Philip Earley

July 27, 2023

REST IN PEACE MY SONMEACH WHEN EVER WE GOT TOGETHER IT WAS LAUGHTER AND THAT'S HOW I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU MY FRIEND YOUR FAVORITE WORD WAS THINGYTHINGY THE LOVE I WILL ALWAYS HAVE AND REMEMBER YOU REST PEACEFULLY MY FRIEND

Tiffani Hodges-Hammonds

July 27, 2023

Sending my sincere condolences to the family

Saneka Barro

July 27, 2023

Sending My Deepest Condolences to my Odem's, Phillips, and Thomas family. Praying God gives you strength, and Comfort during your grief. Praying God gives Meech Peace and Blessings.... Love y'all RWG Meech

Saneka

July 27, 2023

Sending my Deepest Condolences to my Odem's, Phillips and Thomas family.. Love y'all.... Praying God gives Meech peace and blessings...

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