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JIM ODOM Obituary

Jim D. Odom Sept. 27, 1943 - June 21, 2012 Resident of Antioch A Loving Husband, A Devoted Father, A Fun Loving PaPa, A Wonderful Brother, A Faithful Friend An avid sportsman, well known businessman and beloved family man who served God, his family & his Community with all his heart went home to meet his heavenly father on June 21, 2012. His sudden death at the age of 68 has been a tragedy for all the ones who loved him so dearly. He passed away while doing what he lovedand left behind a legacy of love that no one will ever forget. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet Odom and preceded in death by his previous wife Connie Odom and his parents Jim & Lucille Odom. He is also survived by his children and their spouses Kent & Nina Odom, Jimmy & Lisa Odom, Heath & Katrina Culbreath, Joe & Carrie Higby, Jeremiah Johnson, Eric & Summer Johnson, Adam & Dawn Johnson, his sisters and their spouses Marylee & Don Barthol, Lula & Jerry McCurtain, Margaret Herring and Bettie Sims. And his 15 beautiful grandchildren Kaila & Tony Stock, Clint, Kody & Kierra Odom, Taylor & Brooke Culbreath, Jessica & Julia Odom, Ashley & Brianna Hinchcliff, Andrew & Alison Higby, Haily, Faith & Matthew Johnson and his great grandson Preston Stock. Friends, Family & Loved Ones invite you to join them in his remembrance Tues. evening, June 26, 2012 from 6-8:00 pm for a visitation at Moore's Mission Funeral Home in Concord, CA. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be at 1:00 pm on Wed., June 27, 2012 at Calvary Temple Church in Bay Point, CA. Jim was a man of service and his current project, dear to his heart, was building a new church in Rodeo, CA. Donations can be made to New Hope Community Church, P.O.Box 623, Rodeo, CA. 94572.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jun. 26, 2012.

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Shirley Wilkins

June 20, 2025

You are so loved and missed Jim! One day I will look forward to seeing you in Heaven. I think of you often and I know you are not missing this world. Till then I love you! Your cousin, Shirley

Carmen Mayne

June 20, 2025

You are Always remembered
Classmate!. Class of 1961!!
Pacifica High School.

Katrina

September 27, 2024

Happy birthday in heaven, dad

Katrina

June 20, 2021

Thinking of you today dad ❤

Shirley Wilkins

June 23, 2020

Jim, we miss your loving smile. You made this world a better place and we will forever thank you for that. Heartfelt memories are what you have left us with. I love you and pray for your wonderful family!

John & Carmen Mayne

June 21, 2013

Your Guest Book closes, Jim, but many of your 61" classmates will remember you always.......

Doris Otero

May 20, 2013

Jimmy, Your sparkling blue eyes,your amazing smile and your heart of gold will always be remembered! Most of all the love you had for our Lord and Savior, Jesus! Love Doris

Lula Odom-McCurtain

May 18, 2013

Forever remembered, eternally love...My Brother

August 27, 2012

Thank you everyone for all your entries...they touch our hearts !
The Odom Family

Greg/Marcia D'ottavio

July 25, 2012

Jim was a wonderful neighbor. We are so very sorry for your loss.

July 15, 2012

Katrina Odom

July 15, 2012

Thank you so much to everyone for your kind words Love, The Odom Family

MARY ANN GARDNER

July 2, 2012

JIMMY AND FAMILY,IWAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. SORRY I WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE, BUT I AM HOPING TO SEE YOU SOON. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE MARY ANN

Carmen Mayne

July 2, 2012

To the Odom Family,

Your Dad would have been so proud of all of you for the
beautiful Memorial Service last week. Your Dad's big Smile, zest for life, love for God & Family will not be forgotten.
Your humorous memories brought much brightness & many smiles to a sad day.
We will miss seeing him about town but will remember all the High School days with a big SMILE!

John and Carmen Mayne
Pacifica High School Classmates.

July 1, 2012

Our hearts go out to all in the family. I knew all of them for at least 62 years. Alice Luper/ Leonard.

Katie Smith-Holmes

June 29, 2012

Much Aloha to all of you!!

June 28, 2012

kent and jimmy,if there is ANYTHING we can do for you and your family PLEASE dont hesitate to call an old friend like me. My prayers are withyou , Michael and LYNN O`CALLAGHAN

CAROL JACK THREDE

June 27, 2012

YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Teresa & Guillermo Trejo-Mejia

June 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one. Hoping that all your happy loving memories help you through this time of grief.
Our prayers are with you

June 27, 2012

Janet, you and your family have been on our minds. Please know our Prayers and Love go out to you and yours.

We know Jim is in good hands!!

Love and Prayers. Judy and Tom Vorce

Elise Jones

June 27, 2012

Our deepest heart felt condolences and prayers.
Elise Weyrauch/Jones~Rich Jones

Vicki Norris

June 27, 2012

Kent, Nina & Family, Your family is in our hearts and our prayers. Always hold onto your precious memories and wonderful years you had together. We love you and are always here for you...Vicki & John & family

June 27, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Thomas Dorn

June 27, 2012

Kent,Jimmy and Katrina,
My prayers go out to you and your family.

John Cathy Romo

June 26, 2012

Kent Jimmy and family your father will be dearly missed by any and all who had the good fortune to have known him we pray for him. May he rest in PEACE. God Bless.

Earline La Buy

June 26, 2012

May your memories and happy times help you get through this time of grief and sadness.

Chick Buffa

June 26, 2012

I am so sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of a wonderful man. May the Odom Family find peace.

Laura Floyd

June 26, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Janet, and your entire family.

Betty Inzerillo

June 26, 2012

Katrina, Kent, Jimmy and family. I am so very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. You will be my in heart and prayers. It hasn't been the same, looking across the street, for a long time. I miss those old days, rest in peace my friend. Betty Inzerillo

Donna & Tony Phillips

June 26, 2012

May the Lord give you comfort and peace with the passing of Jim. Our lives are better for having known him! He will be missed, especially for that great smile and joy he brought to others.

The Albanese Family

June 26, 2012

Our prayers go out to the Odom Family.

Shirley Wilkins

June 26, 2012

Jim had the most infectious smile. When I'd see him he would make me smile. He loved life and more than anything... God and his family.
My heart goes out to the family.
God Bless!!!

The Surges's

June 26, 2012

Our deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time. We'll all miss his cheering at the games & Roy will miss exchanging hunting stories.
Love, Becky, Roy, Julia & Sami

Linda Lopez

June 26, 2012

Jim was a kind and tender person. I know you will all miss him very much. I remember him from Calvary Open Bible many years ago and when I worked at Ace he came in all the time. He always had a smile and a bragging point about his children. He was proud of the work he did not only in his business but for the Lord. My sincere condolences to you all.

Doris Otero

June 26, 2012

Jimmy Dale, He will always be remembered by his beautiful smile and the love he had for the Lord. As a kid, I always looked up to him and could feel the love he had for everyone. He always made me feel special. Even though I didn't see him much as we got older, I would run into him. You will be certainly missed by so many. I know you are in heaven celebrating your new life with Jesus and all the loved ones before you. Love your cousin, Doris & Sam Otero

Joe Orozco

June 26, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss of Jim (Jimmy). I first met "Jimmy" about 1962, he came to work at Karl's shoe store in Pittsburg where i was working. He was living in West Pittsburg at the time. Even though it has been a very long time, I never forgot him. Rest in Peace Jimmy.

Patrick Dorn

June 26, 2012

So sad to hear of Jim's passing. I've known Jim since I was a neighbor over 40 years ago. Delivered Jim and Janet's mail daily. He enjoyed telling me about his sons,daughter and grandkids and what he and Janet had planned that week. He was so proud of his family. Jim your going to be missed. God has other plans for you now.. Thoughts and Prayers to the Odom family.

Sylvia Calderon

June 26, 2012

I'm so so sorry for your loss

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