Solomon W. Odom

Solomon married Linnie T. Bowman about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Linnie (daughter of J. L. Bowman and Mira Bowman) was born on 31 Aug 1899 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Nov 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McClain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray V. Odom, 84 of Gray passed away November 19, 2016 after a long battle from cancer.

A native of Roan Mountain, he was the son of the late Solomon and Linnie Bowman Odom.

Mr. Odom will be remembered as a loving God fearing Christian man. He was a lifelong member of Locust Street Church of Christ. In 1959 he became a Medical Engineer where he was employed with Memorial Hospital which later became Johnson City Medical Center up to his retirement in 1988. He had spent his retired years working construction, landscaping, and helping others. Ray had a passion for putting others before himself. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing music with the Country Classics in which he was a member for many years.

The family would like to give a gracious thank you to the Amedysis Hospice staff who provided excellent care and outstanding support during this difficult time. Also for the prayers, food, love given by everyone.

The family will receive friends to share memories on Tuesday 22, 2016 from 4-7PM. A Celebration of Life Service will occur on Wednesday 23, 2016 at 11:00AM in The Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Barry Blackburn and Bob Allen officiating. A Graveside Service will follow at 12:30PM at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Loving friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

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Edsel "Eddie" Odom, 78, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., moved into his mansion in Heaven on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from his residence. Eddie was born in Carter County to the late Soloman and Linnie Bowman Odom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Evelyn Potter Odom; a son, Terry Lee Odom; and a daughter, Sharon Louise Odom Heaton.
Eddie was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a friend to everyone. He retired from the Power Board at Mountain Electric where he served for 25 years as a lineman. He was a loyal and devoted member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church, where he had served communion to the sick and shut-ins for 40 years.
Eddie loved being outdoors in the woods. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include two sons, Johnny Dean Odom of Roan Mountain and David Wayne Odom and wife Teresa, also of Roan Mountain; six grandchildren, Matthew Hitechew, Joshua Hitechew, Amanda Ward, Brittney Odom, Caitlin Odom and Kristin Waters; and seven great-grandchildren. Many friends, neighbors and extended family also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Edsel "Eddie" Odom will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Gerald and Gloria. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, October 30, in the Markland Hill Cemetery in Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Rick Shell, Henry Potter, Dana Dean Young, Tom Jarrett, Leon Odom Jr. and Josh Shell.