Bro. Odom Obituary
Brother Osborne Alfonso Odom was born on July 8, 1952, in Tampa, Florida. Scooter was a 1971 graduate of Tampa Catholic High School. He was inducted into the Tampa Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019 for being a member of the 1968 Track and Field State Championship Team. We fondly remembered him for his speed, discipline, and determination.
He dedicated over 30 years of service to GTE, which is now Verizon, and retired as a Supervisor after starting his career as a Splicer. Osborne loved life, enjoying times with family and friends, Bible study, fishing, New Mount Zion Couples Ministry, birthday club outings, and was a proud member of the Progress Village Wild Things. He was also known for his homemade pound cake and other Southern cuisines.
Osborne loved the Lord and served God and others, striving to live as Christ did. He faithfully served at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church as the Chair of the Male Usher Board, Vice President of the Couples Ministry and the Food Pantry Committee. He enjoyed 1970's soul, funk, and gospel music.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Samuel and Rosa Odom, and his brothers, James Grier and Samuel Bernard Odom.
He is survived by: his devoted wife, Elise Odom; children, Danielle Jenkins (Kareem Jenkins), Ursula "Rosie" Odom, Brianna Senter, and LeTore Senter; sister, Orzetta Page (Sutton Page Sr.); cousins, Alphonso "Sunny" McCray (Joyce McCray), Alma Lee Mizel and Shirley Leeks; and his two Fur Babies, Princeton and Bella Rose, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, cards are preferred.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners
www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bro. Osborne Alfonso Odom, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
CHARLES M LEIGH
December 19, 2025
He was a man of great faith
Isabel Chong
December 16, 2025
Rest in peace. Great person. We will always remember him for his kindness.
Isabel.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
301 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Make a Donation
in Bro. Odom's name
People and places connected with Bro.
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Bro.'s loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Bro. Odom's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
