John Webster Odum Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Webster Odum Jr. of Benton, Louisiana, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Webster left this world on August 11, 2024 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Webster Odum, Sr. (Jay) and Faye Richardson Odum (Honey); and his parents-in-law, Natalie Gates Burr and Clifton Gates. He is survived by: his wife Myra Odum of Benton, LA; his daughter Becky Odum Reed (Shane Reed); his grandchildren, Dayne of Benton, LA and Brady Reed of Benton, LA; his son Jay Odum of Silver Spring, MD; his sister-in-law Theresa Spears (James Spears) of Greenback, TN; his nieces, Alisha Mulkey (Henry) of Annapolis, MD and Mandi Ledbetter (Jason) of Knoxville, TN; his caregivers, Dr. Ricky Davidson, Dr. John Harris, Dr. William Eaves, Dr. Raja Zabaneh and Dr. Ahmed Virani; and also Amy Hollis.

The family asks if anyone would like to donate in John's memory; they can do so to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, or the National Kidney Foundation.