James Childs Odom, Jr., M. D.

JAMES CHILDS ODOM, JR., M. D.

Dr. James C. Odom, Jr. passed away at his residence in Valdosta on November 17, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was 67 years old.

Jim was born in Hahira on February 14, 1947 to James Childs Odom and Marnelle Parker Odom and spent his early years there. He graduated from Hahira High School in the class of 1964 and earned his B. S. degree from Valdosta State University and M. S. degree from West Georgia University before graduating from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Montserrat. After completing his residency in Columbus, GA he returned to this area to practice medicine. He was board certified in family practice and for many years maintained a busy private practice in Nashville, GA before retiring several years ago.

He is survived by a daughter and son in law, Lauren Odom Brogdon and James Edward Brogdon of Columbus, GA and by a granddaughter, Madelyn Faith Brogdon and by his brother and sister, John Gregory Odom of Hahira and Elizabeth Ann Odom of Valdosta.

A graveside service will be held at Friendship Cemetery on Union Road near Hahira at eleven a. m. on Friday, November 21, 2014. Mr. John Crowley will officiate. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Georgia Sheriff's Boy's Ranch, 5671 Highway 122 East, Hahira, GA 31632. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclancecares.com.

Martin McLane Funeral Home, Hahira, GA



Funeral Home:
Martin/McLane Funeral Home
401 S. Church Street
Hahira, GA
US 31632