Arvie Odom Jr., 78, formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born May 8, 1942, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Arvie E. and Hettie V. Mabry Odom. He and JoAnn McMahan were married June 17, 1961 in St. Louis.

He graduated from Bragg City High School in 1960 and worked 39 1/2 years at the St. Louis Post Office.

He loved Jesus and served Him throughout his life. He was a faithful member of First Baptist of Jackson.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Odom of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Karen (Mark) Allen of Forest, Virginia; a son, Todd (Kendra) Odom of Cape Girardeau; son-in-law, Jason Millen of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren, Kathryn (Russ) Rodriguez, Jaclyn (Michael) Camden, Colton Allen, Jason Aaron Millen, Matthew Millen, Meagan Millen, Brady Odom, Jordan Odom, Jackson Odom; five great-grandchildren, Raegan Rodriguez, Kiley Rodriguez, Ryder Rodriguez, Charlotte "Charlie" Camden, Hayden Camden; a sister, Dean Beardsley of Osceola, Arkansas; a brother, Wayne (Sandra) Odom of Benton, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Reedie Lewis, Ruby Ross, Sylvia Ford; and a daughter, Sandra Millen.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Allen assisted by the Rev. Randy Riley. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church in Jackson.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home -- Mount Auburn is in charge of arrangements.