Jerry W. Odom, Sr.

Jerry W. Odom Sr., 72, passed away surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.

He was born on December 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom. A lifelong resident of Gonzales, Jerry graduated from East Ascension High School in the class of 1972.

Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Jerry had a natural curiosity and intuition for mechanics, which shaped both his career and lifelong passion. He took pride in helping others with his mechanical abilities, a gift that was deeply appreciated by many.

Much of his working life was spent with the family business, White’s Auto, which later became Western Auto. His later career spent with Ascension Equipment.

Jerry enjoyed bass fishing, classic cars, and watching his nine granddaughters—all girls—grow up and thrive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Norman and Stites (Murray) Odom, and Willie Andrew and Mary Jane (Billingsley) Brummett; his parents, Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom; and his brother, Donald Louis Odom.

He is survived by his Ex-Wife Rene Forbes, his four children and their spouses: Jerry Wayne Odom Jr. (Michelle Odom), Gina Odom, Clint Odom (Danielle Bergeron), and Kyle Odom (Lauren Odom); and his beloved granddaughters: Ella & Sofie; Zoe, Kennedy, & Piper; Annabella & Jozee; Audrey & Juliet. His sisters Doris (Ted Armand) and Gayle (John Baughman), and his brother David Lee Odom.

In keeping with Jerry’s wishes, his memory will be honored in a private ceremony with his family.