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Deacon Sidney Eugene Odums

11/01/1950 - 05/19/2025

Obituary For Deacon Sidney Eugene Odums

Deacon Sidney Eugene Odums was born in Clearwater, Florida to Robert β€œBob” Odums and Susie Croskey Odums. He was raised in the area known as the Heights.

He attended Pinellas High School, graduating from Clearwater High School, Class of 1968. He was an all-star football player, until he experienced a shoulder injury. He continued his educational goals graduating from St. Petersburg College and attending the University of South Florida.

At the age of 17, he became employed with the Clearwater Lumber Yard, which later became known as Scotty's Lumber Company, where he retired after 35 years of service. Wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people, he worked an additional 15 years with the Pinellas County School Board.

He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon for over 40 years. He loved singing in the Male Chorus and praying. Deacon Odums and his wife, Mattie led hundreds through the New Members Orientation Ministry.

Deacon Odums was preceded in death by his father, Robert Odums, his mother, Susie Odums, brother, Robert Odums, William Robinson, sister, Jackie Williams, fathers-in-law, Deacon John Jenkins and Reverend Samuel Flagler and mother-in-law, Bernice Jenkins.

He leaves to honor his legacy…

Devoted wife: Mattie Odums

Daughter: Shannon Odums Calloway (Terrance)

Son: Sidney Odums II

Bonus son: Charles Jackson

Grandchildren: Tori Odums, Mariah Knight, Sidney Odums III and Solomon Odums

Great grandchildren: Channing and Camille Reed

Brothers-in-law: Samuel Flagler and John Jenkins

Sisters-in-law: Deborah Jackson and Victoria Robinson

Goddaughter: Kayla Samuel

A host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, May 30, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:00 noon.

Both at St. John Missionary Baptist Church
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. Reverend Dr. Fleming Tarver, Pastor.

Smith Young Funeral Home - 727-442-2388


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My Heartfelt Condolences to Mattie and the Family. Gene will Surely be Missed from the Heights Family. He Loved Us (Keene/Cummings Family) and We Loved Him, Mattie and the Family. Our Love and Prayers are with You Now and for the Days Ahead. May God Keep You in His Care. Florence (Beanie from the Heights)

Florence Keene

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our beloved Brother. I've known Sidney all of my life, and he was a great impact to many. He was always full of encouraging words, and was such a gentle caring man who will be deeply missed. He truly was a great example of a loving husband, father, Grandfather, and friend. I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have with Sidney. He will forever be missed. Lean on to the good memories he left behind to remind each of you of the joy and strength he had for all. Mattie hold on to God's unchanging hand! You and Sidney composed the blueprint of Marriage and I thank God for you.

Sonya Harris Maxie

To Mattie and the family it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my cousin who I always called Gene growing up as a kid living next door to him Bobby ,Aunt Sue , and Aunt Lillian,and at times Jackie would come to town.Please except my deepest condolences during this time of profound grief. May he forever rest in eternal peace πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Ceta Morro

To the Odoms Family, I respectfully give my dearest Condolences on behalf of the Harris family. Mr. Odoms was a great neighbor, friend and citizen of "Bellaire" . He was like an Uncle to all of us that grew up in Bellaire. Always smiling, laughing , and having something funny to say. He loved his Family and community. May God light perpetual shine upon you as you have entered your Eternal rest. And may the Joy of the Lord be Your strength Aunty Mattie, Shannon ,Eugene,& Grands. May God Bless, and Keep You All.

Sharissa " Lynn" Harris Reeves

Words cannot express what a profound loss his daily presence will be to so many of us, but we take much comfort in the undisputed fact that he was a man of God, and his walk spoke volumes. Sidney & Mattie were there for so many grieving families over the years, and it's time for Mattie to let us be there for her. Through the ups and downs of this earthly life, you both maintained and demonstrated your faith for the rest of us. Sidney was a good and faithful servant, deserving of his rest. We will embrace the wonderful memories he left us until we meet again! Much love to the family!

Triva

Rest in peace you will truly Missed From Chillita Bell and family.

Mrs.Chillita Bell

My sincere sympathy to Mattie and family. Sidney was my childhood friend from the Heights and was always such a wonderful person. Take your rest my friend πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Sincerely Wanda

Wanda Rembert Arnold

To Mrs. Mattie Odums & Family So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, our friend, brother and neighbor.Though words can do little to comfort you. May God continue to strengthen and bless you and your family .

Mrs. & Mr. Greg Myles

I've known Mr. Sidney all my life and got to be around him in my teenage years as Shannon and I became close friends. Even as a young woman what I recognized and RESPECTED about him was that he was true; what you saw is who he was! He made you feel safe in his presence, ALWAYS having a kind word and unspoken encouraging way about him. He didn't have to preach the word to you every time you saw him because his life showed the WORD in practice. That made a lasting impression on me and he will always be special to me. My prayers are with his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched!

Christina Williams

I will always remember Gene. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Donald A Keene

Sending my deepest condolences to Mrs. Mattie Odums and family. Sidney was a great person and was always a helping hand to everyone. He was always giving out wisdom and speaking his true self. Sidney will be greatly missed by many. May God give Mattie the strength and comfort at this time and afterwards. I know it's not easy when you miss someone you loved dearly.

Bettina Parker

Thank you for all the great conversations you and I had over the years. I appreciate all the advice you gave. I could not have asked for a better Father in law.I miss you. Be easy and rest up Sir. ❀️

Terrance Calloway

Sending my deepest condolences to Mrs Mattie and family

Maggie Miles

Sidney was a great friend going back to our days on the Heights in elementary school. He is already being missed and my heart goes out to his wife and classmate Mattie along with their childrens and grands. You all will be in my prayers.

James Goodloe

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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