Funeral services for Bruce Odom, 71, of Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church in Athens with Pastor Fred Rogers officiating. Burial will be held at Zion Hill Cemetery in Farmerville, Louisiana at a later date.
Mr. Odom passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Tyler.
Leonard Bruce Odom was born on Sept. 17, 1942 in Panama City, Florida to Leonard Odom and Vivian Ferguson Odom. He was a devoted member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a family man. He enjoyed a 35 year career with Trinity Valley Community College as a Government Instructor because of his love for politics and current events. He also enjoyed studying family history as well and was very proud of his recent induction into the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a loving husband, father and son and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father Leonard Odom.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Karla Becker Odom of Athens; two daughters, Stephanie Odom of Tyler, Texas, Hilary Odom of Chicago, Illinois; three brothers, Gerald Odom of Tallulah, Louisiana, Bob Odom and Kevin Odom both of Farmerville, Louisiana; three sisters, Brenda Britton and husband Richard of Houston, Texas, Bonnie Singleton and husband Tommy of Ruston, Louisiana, Jeannine Powell of Calhoun, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. John Lutheran Church; 451 Lila Ln.; Athens, Texas, 75751; (903) 675-9598; or the Scholarship Fund at Trinity Valley Community College.
Services were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family.
You may light a candle or write a condolence to the family on www.hannigansmith.com
Hillary, we are so sorry to learn of your father’s death. you have our sincere condolences.
I am so sad to hear of Mr odom passing. He was such a nice man and a wonderful instructor. I took two of his classes at tvcc and he was one of my favorite instructors. Prayers for his family.
Bruce was an inspirational teacher of government for me during my HCJC years..
The Odoms have also been great supporters of the Henderson County Performing Arts Center all the way back to the Athens Little Theater days. Bruce will be sorely missed and our condolences go out his family.
Sincerly,
Douglas Humble.