Mr. Bobby G. Odom

June 8, 1938 - December 8, 2020

Mr. Bobby Gene Odom, 82 of Poulan, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Phoebe North Palmyra. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday December 10, 2020 at New Life Tabernacle Church Cemetery. The Rev. Gordon Poole will officiate. Mr. Odom was born on June 8, 1938 in Turner County, to the late Ernest H. and Nannie Mae Shiver Odom. He had lived in Worth County most of his life and was a veteran having served in the United States Army National Guard. Mr. Odom farmed until 1988, and later retired from Mitchell EMC after many years of service. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to gospel music, woodworking and going to the mountains, but most importantly spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Odom was a member of New Life Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Linda Ledford Odom of Poulan; children, Ernest Odom , Debra Fowler, Lisa Bradshaw (Ronnie), Larry Ledford and Dylan Ledford (Allison); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Odom was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorine Odom and a brother, Loren Odom. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.