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A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home. At a later time, a private graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Shawn was born of June 4, 1990 in Houston, TX to Michael Patrick Odea and the late Jan Ann Shaffer Odea. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leigh Moore Gilliam, and John & Judy Ann Qualls Shaffer.
In addition to his father, Shawn is survived by his sisters, Heather Amanda Odea, and Melissa Ann Odea; nieces, Tiera, Kayli, and Alayiah; and nephew, Austin.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com
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Janice Harden
July 21, 2025
My prayers go out Odea family he going to be missed. Member he is God hands
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Melissa Ray
July 21, 2025
First, Heather and all of Shawn's Family, several I met at Dollar Tree, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. And Ms. Rachel, sweetheart I'm so sorry for your loss. You've been in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. And my heart breaks for you.
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