James Stacy "Jim" Odom

James Stacy “Jim” Odom, 77, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 4, 2022. 

He was born September 16, 1944, to the late Stacy Alexander and Lila Boynton Odom of Lyons, Georgia. After graduating from Lyons High School, Jim earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia Southern University. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard, and he went on to a career as a pharmaceutical salesman for Abbott Laboratories.  

Jim spent his childhood summers at Athens Y Camp in Tallulah Falls, where he made many great memories and friends. He later worked for the camp, eventually becoming the assistant director, and remained involved with the camp throughout his life. Jim loved to spend his free time watching sports, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Northway Church in Macon, where he served on the prayer team and directed traffic on Sunday mornings. After he retired, Jim loved to travel to Mexico Beach, Florida, and the North Georgia Mountains. 

Predeceased by his wife Patsy Odom, his parents, and his brother Phillip Odom, Jim is survived by two daughters, Lisa Winters (Greg) and Anna Gail Justice (Jack), both of Macon; son, Brad Odom (Alison) of Gainesville, Georgia; grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Winters, Jackson Justice, Mary James Justice, and William Winters, all of Macon, and James Odom, of Gainesville; sister Teresa Atkins (Billy) of Jacksonville, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.  

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Northway Church. The family will receive friends after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northway Church, 5915 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210.

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Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 6324 Peake Rod, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of the arrangements.

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