James Lenwood Odum, Jr.

Mr. James Lenwood Odum, Jr., age 69 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Karnes and Son Funeral Home.

He was born December 20, 1956, in Savannah, Georgia; the son of the late Clinton “Sonny” Odum and Herma Gruber Brinkley. He was a truck driver for Harrison Transport Trucking Company.

He is survived by two children, Lisa Watson (Greg), James Lenwood Odum III; two stepchildren, Tommy Macon (Lisa), Rosa Garcia (Samuel); two sisters, Pixie, and Jenny; four brothers, Mike Odum, Ronnie Odum, Joe Odum, Jerry Odum; three grandchildren, Hayley Watson, Isaac Watson, Ryland Macon; and one great-granddaughter, Carolina Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kim Morgan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Lenwood Odum, Jr.