Lonnie "Jinkers" Odom's Obituary
Graveside services for Lonnie “Jinkers” Odom will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2pm at the Old White Oak. A time of fellowship and visitation will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Longview on Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Lonnie passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Longview TX.
Jinkers was born on June 17, 1949 in Longview TX to parents Nash and Ruby Odom. In his younger days, Jinkers would compete in rodeos and ride horses. He was employed for over thirty years as a welder for Capacity of Texas here in Longview. Lonnie gained a love of hunting all through his life; a love that he happily shared with much of his family. A family that he treasured.
Jinkers was preceded in death by his parents, Nash and Ruby Odom; brother Nash “Tuffy” Odom and sister Beverly “Babs” Galicia. Those left to cherish their memories of Jinkers include his son James Lee Odom and his wife Terry and daughter Mary Lynn Odom; grandchildren Jeffery McCurry and wife Jenny, Corey McCurry and wife Chelsea, Christionna Odom, Taylor Fowler and wife Chelsea, and Faith Odom; great-grandchildren Camden McCurry, Auden McCurry, Caisen McCurry, Cayler McCurry, Taylor Fowler Jr and Ashlynn Fowler; brother Glenn “Bop” Odom and wife Reta; and sisters Patsy McClelland and Shirley Gibson.
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