James Otis Odom Obituary

James Otis Odom of Moss Point, Mississippi, born on December 26, 1935, passed away on August 20, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Otis Odom to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Otis Odom and Nancy Wesley Padgett; his wife Idel Clark Odom; and his siblings, Leroy Padgett, Clyde Padgett, Carlton Padgett, Allean Wells Chaney and Weida R. Padgett.

He is survived by: his children, Jimmy Nettles (Dorothy), James Odom Jr., Jeffery Odom (Beverly), Beverly Nettles Brown, Evelyn Buckley, Frances Odom and Juanita Odom; his sisters, Frances Johnson, Barbara McConico and Carolyn Robbins (Larry); and his sister-in-law Christine Padgett.

Viewing was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Unity Funeral Home Chapel (4007 Main St, Moss Point, MS 39563). A funeral service was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. Complete the form below to RSVP for the Funeral Service for James Otis Odom.