Raymond was born December 3, 1928 in Corsicana, TX to Raymond F. and Jewel Odom.
He passed away November 22, 2014 in Dallas, TX at age 85.
Raymond was a U.S. Navy veteran and a 41 year member of the VFW Post 6796, including 27 years that he served as the VFW Post Adjutant. He retired from Modern Store Fixtures where he worked as the Plant Superintendent.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Jordan Odom; daughter, Anndra Rhody; grandchildren, Shannon, Michael, and Stephen; cousin, Joe Lynn Blackmon; 14 Nieces and Nephews; and many extended family members and good friends.
Visitation will be Friday, November 28 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Grove Hill Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Military Services at 11:00 AM at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery.
A Memorial Service will then be held at the VFW Post 6796, 9179 Garland Rd, Dallas 75218.