William "Bill" Odom
William Thomas (Bill) Odom, 72, of Avilla Community passed from this world December 28, 2010. Bill was born on September 15, 1938 in Benton Illinois, He was 72 years old. He was a devoted husband, married 46 years to his loving wife, Jo Ann Odom.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Leon Odom; mother, Blanche Odom his brother, Robert Odom; and sister, Wanda Marvel, all of Illinois. Bill was survived by his wife, Jo Ann Odom; two sons; Matt Odom and wife Cindy and William Odom JR., a daughter, Rhonda Odom Vincil and four grandchildren; Aaron and Jessica Vincil, Emily and Katie Odom as well as a sister of Indiana, Dorothy Simpson and his "sis", Alice Odom of Sparta, Ill. Bill was a true brother to all his in-laws.
He was a wonderful dad, a fun loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a helpful neighbor and a good friend to many. His life-long hobby was the raising of registered AKC beagle puppies. Bill served in the Air Force and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He will be truly missed by us all.
The family will have a visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday December 30, 2010 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 501-455-1067. Please sign his online guest book at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
Published December 29, 2010