John is survived by son Todd Oden; daughter-in-law Kim Oden; son Kyle Oden; and daughter-in-law Jennifer Oden; brother Greg Oden; granddaughter Madelyn Oden, granddaughter Morgan Oden, grandson Parker Oden and granddaughter Abby Oden.
John was preceded in death by father John Oden and mother Mildred Oden.
John was a member of the Lamar Co. Bee Keepers Association.
John had one year of college before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He was a Petty Officer 2nd class.
John loved bee keeping and working on his small farm and planting fruit trees.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com for the Oden family.