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Mr. Odom, 74, of Elizabeth, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oakdale, LA.
He was a loving father and grandfather. Junior had a heart as big as his love for engines. He found joy in helping others and spent his days turning wrenches and racing down the drag strip. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Odom, Sr. and Lucinda Odom; one brother, Henry Odom; and four sisters, Francis Zimmerman, Olive Coker, Betty Jo Johnson, and Alene Funderburk.
Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include two sons, Billy "BJ" Joe Odom (Keesha) of Pitkin, and Olin Welch (Natasha) of Mittie; one daughter, Melissa Martin (Johnny) of Pitkin; one brother, Phillip Odom (Linda); two sisters, Ruthie Ray (Autumn) and Charlene Bell (Will); three grandsons, Darren Martin, Josh Johnson (Whitley), and Coby Nolen; five granddaughters, Heather Smart (Tony), Alana Odom, Marleigh Welch, Journey Welch, and Emma Welch; five great grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Barbara Young.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Odom family by visiting www.rushfh.com.
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