Ronnie L Odom, age 78, of Poplarville, Mississippi departed this life into God's presence on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He loved his family dearly. Ronnie was a very hard worker and a wonderful provider. He loved and adored his children and grandchildren. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He was loved by everyone he met. Ronnie will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carley and Mildred Odom; one son, Justin Odom; two grandchildren, Conan Coleman and Seth Odom; father-in-law, Haschal Ladner and mother-in-law, Barbara Ladner.
Left to forever cherish Ronnie's memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Janet Ladner Odom; three children, Sherri Johnson, Tony Odom and Miranda Vanslyke (Gabe); seven grandchildren, Eli Johnson, Jake Johnson, Gabby Vanslyke, Conner Vanslyke, Hickory Coleman, Cody Odom and Ja'leigh Coleman; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Odom and Bud Odom; one sister, Betty McDonald; a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend Ronnie's funeral service on Thursday, September 19, 2024 for 11:00 am at Steep Hollow Baptist Church, 2336 Highway 53, Poplarville, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Burial to follow in Steep Hollow Church cemetery assisted by, Hickory Coleman, Gabe Vanslyke, Daniel Johnson, Bo Pardue, Rodney Vanslyke and Billy Smith serving as pallbearers.
