Donnie Odom

Donnie Odom, age 93, of Lavonia, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Hart Care Center in Hartwell.

Born on June 25, 1933, in Soperton, GA, he was the son of the late Richard Anderson Odom and Leila Amerson Odom. Before retirement he worked in management at Cox Chevrolet and owned and operated Donnie Odom Cars and Trucks. Mr. Odom was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and golfing. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and West Bradenton Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife: Anna Marie Mussi Odom; daughters & sons-in-law: Debi & Butch Howey and Dena & Charles Ogle; son: John Ogle; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson: John Howey and a brother & sister-in-law: Herbert & Eleanor Odom.

Mr. Odom’s request is to be cremated, and the family will have a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church 67 Poplar Springs Church Road Lavonia, GA 30553.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.