Johann E. Odom Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Johann E. Odom, of Gloucester, VA passed away unexpectedly and marched into his heavenly home on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1958 in Shreveport, LA to Joseph E. (late) and Ethel Toney Odom. He accepted Christ at a young age and attended Williams Memorial C.M.E. Temple and Bethlehem Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. He enjoyed fellowshipping at Rock Church in Virginia Beach and Bethel Temple in Hampton. Johann graduated from Huntington High (Shreveport, LA) and Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) with a degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending Southern University, he played the trombone in the prestigious school band known as the “Human Jukebox”. He proudly served in the United States Navy for ten years and achieved the rank of Lt. Commander (USNR). Johann began a second career in teaching Technology Education in various school districts (Gloucester, Middlesex, St. Mary’s County, MD) culminating in Henrico County Public Schools at Henrico High. He coached and officiated Track & Field, Cross-Country, Basketball, Football and Baseball throughout his careers. He established the Hampton Roads Crusaders Track & Field Club in Virginia Beach, VA. He was a member of various organizations to include USATF, VTEEA and an advisor for the Technology Student Association. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. Johann was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Beta Sigma, Fall ’77. Johann exemplified the Lord’s love and grace to many during his journey on Earth. He married his soul mate, Ramona Odom and they recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. Johann is the proud father of three sons: Everett, Ian and Alan and three daughters: Jessica (Yusef) Echols, Jennifer and Janette. He is the grandfather of Joseph and Jada Echols. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. Odom; father and mother in-law Raymond and Dolores Black of Portsmouth, VA; grandparents Claude Sr. and Marguerite Odom of Mobile, AL and Clifton and Helen Toney of Shreveport, LA; aunt Gwendolyn Odom (Harold) Lang of Mobile, AL and Uncles Thomas Odom of Grambling, LA and Charles Cason of Shreveport, LA. Johann leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, mother Ethel Toney Odom, brother Clifton (Inez) Odom of CA, sister Angela Odom-Austin, sister-in law Dolores E. Black, brothers-in-law Roderick & Ronald Black of VA, aunts Gwendolyn Cason, Mary Bethel, Beatrice (Horace) Maxile and Cora Odom of LA; Uncles Claude Sr. (Lavonia) Odom of CA and Claude (Ada) Toney of LA.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, fraternity brothers, and colleagues. A special thank you to all who offered prayers and support to our family. A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date in 2021. Condolences may be expressed online at www.hoggfh.com.

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Johann E. Odom

October 13, 1958 - October 5, 2020