James "Levi" Odom

James “Levi” Odom departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 90. James was born in Poplarville, Mississippi to Arthur and Lucille Odom on November 28, 1932. He was a loving husband and father who lived life to the fullest and always had a twinkle in his eye. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was always someone you could count on. He worked as a long time self-employed contractor and a member of United Church of God.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jane Ann Odom; infant son, Lawrence James “Jamey” Odom; two sisters, Ruby Nell Smith and Maudie Belle Harris and four brothers, Leroy Odom, Lenell Odom, Lemon Odom and Lamar Odom.

Left to forever cherish his memory are his three daughters, Ann Brackett (Mike) of Maryville, TN, Patty Odom of Poplarville, MS and Blythe Odom of Perkinston, MS; two grandchildren, James and Jenna Brackett of Maryville, TN and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services, officiated by Greg Musgrove, will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM at White Funeral Home in Poplarville. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from noon until the service begins. Burial will immediately follow at Odom's Cemetery with Heath Smith, Austin Hale, Lance Ladner, Mark Ladner, Keith Ladner and James Brackett serving as pallbearers.