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James Christie "Chris" Odom, Jr., was born on January 27, 1949, in
Shreveport, Louisiana, and he grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas. A
graduate of Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches, he spent many
years in the oil industry in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1985, he
moved to Navasota, Texas, and had several construction companies.
In 1997, he helped establish Block Creek Ranch in Comfort, Texas.
He moved to Comfort full-time in 2000, to run the cattle operation on
Block Creek Ranch. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Odom, one
sister Diane Pollock, and his long time companion, Dr. Mickey Bush.
Always the consummate gentleman, Chris leaves a huge hole in our hearts
as well as in our organization. Starting with buying a few cows
for Mickey, he soon became deeply involved in working first within his
region and then later with the national association to promote his
beloved Dexters. His enthusiasm and the zeal with which he
approached his various projects dealing with the ADCA were very
infectious. He worked tirelessly to raise funds to support our
youth programs and was in his glory while making it happen. His
duties as ADCA Vice-President were a good pleasure for him to perform -
and he performed them tirelessly, politely and with unending good humor.
Chris passed away while serving as Vice-President for the ADCA.
To say he will be missed just does not begin to describe it. Our
deepest sympathy goes to his family and especially to Mickey. |
