He was born June 25, 1956 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Luther Rudolph Odom Sr. and Joyce Raye Rushing Odom. He met his wife and soulmate of 44 years, Cecelia, at Southwest Mississippi Junior College and they married the end of that school year. He was a brilliant Petroleum Engineer who quickly climbed the corporate ladder landing their family in New Orleans, and later Mandeville. They had two children and three grandchildren. His happiness in life was his family, especially the grandbabies. ‘Grampies’ was always ready to wrestle and teach them a thing or two about life. As His family and friends reflect back on his life, they know a generous, loving and tough man, who was loved by those around him. Those closest to him admired his caring nature, humanity, and how he knew what you needed before you did and made sure to make it happen. There was absolutely nothing he wouldn’t do for any of them.
He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Ogden Odom; his children, Ashley Odom Rabalais and her husband Blaine Rabalais and Luther ‘Rudy’ Rudolph Odom III; his grandchildren Tyce and Ainsley Rabalais, and Luther ‘Rudy’ Rudolph Odom IV; his brother and sisters Ron And Pell Wheless, James Ogden Jr, John and Sally Ogden, Mike and Dianne Melton, James and Susanne Core; and a plethora of nephews, nieces, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and more who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Luther Rudolph Odom Sr. and Joyce Raye Rushing Odom; his brother Anthony Blaine Odom; his in-laws James and Claire Ogden; and his sister-in-laws Emalyn ‘Janie’ Elizabeth Ogden and Sandra Lee Ogden.
Family and Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services which will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Grace Funeral Home & St Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, Louisiana 70433. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM in the Chapel at Grace. Burial will immediately follow in Tylertown, Mississippi.
Condolences may be left online for the family at www.gracenorthshore.com
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