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Bob retired from the Highway Department after 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Bob married Alice Simmons on July 13, 1963. They were married at Fort Bragg, North Carolina while he was serving as a 1st Lt. in the United States Army.
Bob is survived by his wife, Alice; his sons, Robert Odom, Anthony (Cali) Odom; his daughters, Sabrina (Vincent) LaPaglia, Sheryl (Tim) Stark; his 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his four sisters, Evelyn Massey, Sue (Ronald) Thompson, Sandy Tyson, Sharon Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO, at a later date with full Military Honors.
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