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Charles Odom Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Charles "Kenneth" Odom, age 75, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Odom was born April 2, 1948, to the late Orville & Gertrude Odom. He was also preceded in death by his only son, Keith Odom and a brother, Wayne Odom.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Paulette Mitchell Odom, Jonesborough; brother, James "Pete" Odom and wife, Ruth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church.
Mr. Odom was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from US Postal service after 35 years of service, the last 20 years he was Postmaster of Limestone, Tennessee.
He loved his Polled Hereford Cattle and two special Australian Shephard dogs, Bear & Buster.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mackie & Judy Parker for their ongoing love and support also special neighbors, David Lane and Willie Hart.
Friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Saturday or Sunday during regular business hours to view and sign the register.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Cherokee Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor John Moore officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Cherokee Baptist Church Cemetery c/o Susan Booth, P.O. Box 1054, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Condolences may be sent to the Odom family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821
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