January 15, 2021
80 year old Sam Odom of Smithville died Friday at NHC of Smithville. He was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, a retired pastor, farmer, mule skinner and former member of the DeKalb County Board of Education. Mr. Odom’s request was to have a private graveside service at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Jack Patterson will officiate. No visitation will be held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Mildred Mangum Odom, sister, Dorothy Jean Gresham; brother, William Carl Odom; and son-in-law Greg Ray. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Billie Ann Odom. Four children, Marica Odom Sandlin, Shayne and Jamie Odom, and Jonathan and Sonya Odom all of Smithville and Amanda Odom Ray of Clarksville. Nine grandchildren, Ashley Odom Williams, Shandi Sandlin, Josh Odom all of Smithville, Jake Odom of Murfreesboro, Chris Odom of Smithville, Dillion Brown of Nebraska, Grace Odom of Smithville and Nicholas and Allie Ray of Clarksville. Sister, Reba Draiman of Florida. Brother, Phillip Odom of Nashville. Also survived by several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.