Paul Odum Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Odum (Columbus, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 23, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Donna J. Odum (Loudermilk); his parents, Paul Odum and Mary Mae McMillen (Jackson); and his siblings, David Odum and Mary Elizabeth Cheshire (Odum).
He is survived by: his children, Steven P. Odum (Debra), Kenneth L. Odum (Lucinda), Ronald W. Odum (Jackie) and Stacy Ann Reinstetle; his grandchildren, Nichole Jackson (Shane), Jeffrey Odum (Eva), David Odum (Sarah), Jennifer Blankenship, Sara Patterson (Marcus), Erica Clark (Alan), Thian Reinstetle, Jaccob Reinstetle and Caleb Reinstetle; and his great grandchildren, Samuel Jackson, Brooklyn Jackson, Ethan Odum, Austin Odum, Noelle Odum, Landon Blankenship, Stella Blankenship, Emily Odum, Gracie Patterson, Stella Reinstetle, Benjamin Reinstetle, Everleigh Reinstetle and Penelope Reinstetle.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the St. John Lutheran Church (2745 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at the Sunset Cemetery (6959 W Broad St, Galloway, OH 43119).
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to St John Lutheran Church, 2745 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43204, in Paul's memory.
