Johnny Odell Perry Jr.

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, I just found out from a Facebook post. When I think of Odell I think about a sweet boy in his teen years with a great big smile. Sending my love and prayers for y'all.

Odell,
Some people enter a room,
and the air changes.
Laughter gets louder,
the day seems warmer,
and suddenly the world feels easier to live in.
That was you.
Handsome without trying,
Magnetic without effort,
fun in a way that couldn´t be taught.
A backhoe of laughs,
a competitive spirit,
a voice,
always cheering someone on,
even while heckling the competition with a boyish grin.

You stood in my corner before I ever asked,
saw my heart before anyone judged my past.
You remembered my name when I wasn´t around,
defended my character, helped me stand proud.
No doubt, no pause, no need to pretend,
you showed me Your meaning of a true friend.

At the dartboard you taught me to aim,
but really you taught me to have fun,
don't worry,
and to believe in my game.
Not just the bull line, but the person I am,
you made me feel steady and encouraged me saying," You can."
You made the heaviness lighter somehow.
Reminding the underdog,
that to a cat, he is the "Bow Wow."
You were a ball of "GOOF" in human form,
a steady pillar in every storm.
An effortless smile,
a spark so rare,
the kind of soul that brightens the air.
Odell,
you brought hilarious happiness into my life.
The kind that doesn´t fade,
the kind that stays stored in each day,
and every tost.
You made everyone smile with your stupid jokes.
And now you´re gone,
but somehow still here
in every laugh,
every memory,
every dartboard,
every moment.
I'm waiting for you to pop out and yell, "SIKE" like you"Own it!"

As I remember what our friendship felt like,
I will truly miss you, Odell.
But I know this much is certain:
wherever you are,
you´re still smiling,
still heckling someone,
still filling the place with laughter.

Keep smiling,
My friend.
Until we see each other again,

Love and Light Always to the Perry family,
Sonya

I have lots of memories of you and lajohna growing up . I pray for the family.. may your soul be at rest

My teenage years growing up is filled with a lot of good memories of you and your sister! Rest easy Odell

I would like to offer my condolences i really liked Odell I know he's in a better place

Man words can´t explain the amount of pain! Seems just like yesterday we was joking at marks while we work gone to soon but never forgotten

I love you brother and enjoyed the last few walks we had together....