Travis Lee Odom

1944 ∼ 2015

Travis Lee Odom, 71, of Orange passed away at his home Monday, November 23, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, November 27, 2015, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor Reverend Matt Tuttle, Reverend Bobby Edwards and Reverend J.W. Harrell.
A graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Noble Cemetery in Noble, LA.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Friday, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church.

Born in Converse, LA, on April 1, 1944 he was the son of Melvin Lee and Beulah Ann (Webb) Odom. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and afterward worked at the papermill where he worked from 1967 to 2006 when he retired. Mr. Odom was a member at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church. Social gatherings and spending time with family, grandchildren, church family and friends was a favorite activity he enjoyed. He was also an avid motorcyclist, and loved planning and taking trips with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Lee and Beulah Ann (Webb) Odom and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sheila Jeannette Gibson Odom and children, Randall Lee Odom and wife, Clayleene of Magnolia, Kari Lynn Odom of Houston and Dana Rae Odom-Harrell and husband, Derryl of The Woodlands. Also, he is survived by his grandchildren, Lane Taylor, Rylan Odom, Kaghan Odom, Dylan Harrell, Irelan Odom, Derick Harrell and Daniel Harrell; sister, Billie Burns; brother, Charles “Sonny” Odom and wife, Carol Ann and many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Randall Odom, Derryl Harrell, Lane Taylor, Rylan Odom, Keith Galloway, Tim Morgan, Larry Hammett and Jimmy Pittman. Honorary pallbearers will be Kris Burns, Lonnie Peveto, Randy Locke, Ed Reed and Howard Aaron.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Eastgate United Pentecostal Church, Foreign Missionary Fund, P.O. Box 424, Vidor, TX 77670

Condolences

Rosemary, Charles And Shon Hodgkinson November 26, 2015
Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. So saddened by Travis' death. "To live in the hearts of those we love is to never die" Deepest sympathy, Rosemary, Charles and Shon Hodgkinson
Anonymous November 26, 2015
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Kathy Peet November 26, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Travis. I remember when you all first came to the church in Orange. What a special family. So glad I was there to now you all. I will be praying for you and the family.
Tim Breaux November 24, 2015
Love of God and family not many have showed the example better. You will be missed Mr. Odom blessed to have had you in my life.
Russell & Lynn Young November 24, 2015
One of the finest individuals with whom we have had the honor of being acquainted. A great man! Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. We shall miss you, Bro. Odom, but knowing you are " Sheltered in His Arms," gives us comfort. May God wrap his loving arms around the family. Russell & Lynn Young
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Eastgate Pentecostal Church, 4800 N Main St, Vidor, 77662
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schedule Friday, November 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

event Funeral Service

location_on Eastgate Pentecostal Church, 4800 N Main St, Vidor, 77662
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schedule Friday, November 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM

event Graveside Service

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schedule Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM