Joshua Scott Oden

Joshua Scott Oden, 33, passed from this life to Heaven on Friday, March 19, 2021. Beloved son, brother and friend to so many, Josh was known for his love of his family and his country and his dogs, Saiga, Athena and Sig. He never went anywhere without his cowboy boots and he was completely smitten, indelibly in love with one incredible woman – the great love of his life. He was loyal and true; no one ever had a better friend. Not ever. Josh was a gun collector and relished trading, buying, repairing, shooting and talking about it all with anybody who was not paying attention and brought up the subject as well as lots of dear friends who shared his passion. His circle of friends meant the world to him. Josh was a force to be reckoned with; his personality filled the room. He never met a stranger and was dedicated to his professional life. It was a full life. Joshua loved his Mimi’s homemade ice cream and her Thanksgiving dressing. He always wanted extra gravy. He was an experimental cook and loved grilling steaks outdoors. Bacon was his favorite protein and cheese made him very happy. When he discovered Microwave-Ready Bacon, he was elated! If you knew him in his early years, you know he loved baseball and that, as a little boy, built ramps for his bike. He played paintball constantly from middle school until he started to work at Pilot Catastrophe 10 years ago. Josh loved playing trumpet, playing in the marching band at Davidson High School and later at the University of West Alabama. Joshua quickly grew into his life on the job and became an Admin Manager at Pilot, leading teams of insurance adjusters over the past few years. He walked alongside experienced adjusters and taught new ones the skills they would need to succeed. He never liked fake anything and was wonderfully direct though, when called upon, did, in fact, have a filter. It was a skill he learned but did not consider that it was kind to use it with people he loved. Joshua loved a good story – especially if he was the one telling it. He was funny and strong, gentle-hearted and kind, straightforward and smart. There will never be another soul like him in this world. We will see him again in Heaven. Promise.

Those left behind missing him include his father, John Oden, his mother, Annette Oden, his brother, Justin Oden and his sister, Aliyah Oden Hines (Tolbert) as well as his Grandfather, Bobby Oden, his grandmother, Linda Oden and his grandmother, Ruby Tucker, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends who are like family. He was preceded in his homegoing to Heaven by his beloved grandfather, James Tucker, and his wonderful grandmother, Velma Patterson.

Visitation for Josh will be at the Chapel of Cottage Hill Baptist Church on Cottage Hill Road in Mobile from 11:30 – 1:30 on Friday, March 26, 2021. The service to honor him and his precious life will begin at 1:30 PM. Graveside to follow immediately at Pine Crest West Cemetery on Snow Road.