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JOEL B. ODOM
Joel Odum, 54, died December 25, 2003 from meningitis. Mr. Odum is survived by his partner Frank McCarthy of Washington and his brothers Edmund Odum, Jr., Dr. Patrick Odum, and Jerry Odum of Birmingham. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. N.W., 202-232-4244. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Carter Center, c/o Jay Beck, One Copenhill, Atlanta, GA 30307 or to Tenleytown Historical Society, 4640 Verplanck Place, Washington, DC 20016.
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Mary Brittain
January 23, 2004
Joel was a wonderful man whom I will miss dearly. He was a family friend and big brother to me. He was always there for me to call on when I needed advice. I respected him immensely. Of all elections, who is going to tell me who to vote for! My love and support go out to all who loved him.
John Brittain
January 23, 2004
Joel was my best friend for over 40 years. I am very devastated over losing him.
shelia Russell
January 16, 2004
Dear Friend Joel,
You were a light in this world. You helped us all live a better life.Your caring and joy will be missed.I love you. Shelia
Stella Russell
January 14, 2004
Joel was my neighbor as a child and has been my best and closest friend since then. With glee and without pretense he gathered and elevated people everywhere he went. His legendary enthusiasm, creativity and loyalty touched everyone and everything in his life. I Love You Joel..and your essence will live with me forever.
Patricia E. Rooney
January 8, 2004
Joel Odum spent time in my home as a young child with his father and me. As an adult he returned frequently to visit in Birmingham. I will remember Joel as a loving and sincere boy and as a talented and intense young man. Pat Rooney, Joel's step-mother.
Peggy Robin
January 8, 2004
Joel got me to stand in front of the bulldozer at Glover Archbold Park & get arrested, because I shared his outrage over that takeover of parkland by a developer. He was one of the activists who inspired me to write my book Saving the Neighborhood: You Can Fight Developers & Win. Joel made a big difference with his life -- it's a huge loss to all of us who knew him -- and to all the citizens of this city, too.
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