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Obituary for Donald K. Odom
Donald K. Odom, 60, of Albion, IL passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1957 in Carmi, IL the son of William "Bill" and Estel (Goldman) Odom. He married Bobbie Odom and she preceded him in death on July 2, 2013.
Don's family was very important to him especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors and fishing with his family. He was an avid sports fan and on game days loved watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and University of Kentucky basketball. He also enjoyed watching dirt track racing. He worked at Snap on Tools for over twenty years as a fabricator. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Don will be remembered by his three sons, Brad (Crystal) Odom of Albion, IL, Donnie Odom of Grayville, IL and Christopher (JoAnn) Jenkins of Browns, IL; four grandchildren, Donovon Odom, Ethon Odom, Kayti Odom and Brandon Jenkins; brothers, Ron Odom of Browns, IL, Eddy Odom of Grayville, IL and Dave Odom of Mount Carmel; special friend, Alexa Jansen; and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Odom; and brother, Billy Odom.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Funeral Home with Pastor David Shain officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Keensburg, IL.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Don's tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Odom family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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Don's family was very important to him especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors and fishing with his family. He was an avid sports fan and on game days loved watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and University of Kentucky basketball. He also enjoyed watching dirt track racing. He worked at Snap on Tools for over twenty years as a fabricator. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Don will be remembered by his three sons, Brad (Crystal) Odom of Albion, IL, Donnie Odom of Grayville, IL and Christopher (JoAnn) Jenkins of Browns, IL; four grandchildren, Donovon Odom, Ethon Odom, Kayti Odom and Brandon Jenkins; brothers, Ron Odom of Browns, IL, Eddy Odom of Grayville, IL and Dave Odom of Mount Carmel; special friend, Alexa Jansen; and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Odom; and brother, Billy Odom.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Funeral Home with Pastor David Shain officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Keensburg, IL.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Don's tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Odom family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
To plant a tree in memory of Donald K. Odom, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
10
May
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Funeral Service
Wednesday
10
May
1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Cemetery Details
Location
Antioch Cemetery
Keensburg, IL
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