Charles Henry Odom

Charles Henry Odom of Hemphill, Texas (formerly of Livingston, Texas) passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2023 at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 4 days.  Charles was born on September 13, 1962 in Kountze, Texas to Lois Bradford Odom and Oddis Mae Spurlock Odom.

Charles was a dedicated husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.  He was a true lover of the outdoors.  He loved to hunt in his younger years and has spent many hours helping to run trot lines with his family at their Toledo Bend campsites.  Charles worked most of his adult life first as a pipefitter, and then as a welder and was a master of his craft.  He loved spending time with family and friends and was always there to help out others who were struggling regardless of his own needs.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Edwina Ruth Odom; daughter Christina Mae Odom; son Charles Bradford Odom; grandchildren Jaycee Knighton, Krista Odom, Carmen and Colton Odom, as well as Randi Johnston and Carolyn Odom (children of Dewayne Odom); brothers Thomas Wayne & Shirley Odom, Glen & Theresa Odom and Jerry Don Odom; sisters Betty Key, Joyce Strother, Barbara Nell Clowers, Shirley and Romey Romero, Linda Dale and Ellis McGown; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Lois &Oddis Mae Odom; brothers Wilburn Lee Odom, Chester Odom and Esker Odom; sisters Nelma Lois Offield and Jackie Strother.

The family would like to thank everyone for all of their calls and texts throughout these past few days.  This support has meant more than words can say.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 am at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the New Hope Cemetery in Warren.  Visitation will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, from 5 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be T J Odom, Brian Overstreet, Craig Overstreet, Josh Jackson, Clifton Clowers, and Devon Coulter.  Serving as honorary pallbearers Ellis McGown, Lupe Garcia, Jody Gallier, Jaycee Knighton, Randi Johnston, Krista “Peanut” Odom and Carolyn Odom.

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