Daniel Truett Odom, III

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Daniel Odom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Daniel passed away at the age of 80 on February 12, 2016. Dan was born in Dallas, TX on October 4, 1935 to Daniel Truett Odom II and Blanche Talma Tergerson. Dan grew up in Oak Cliff. After his father passed away when Dan was 14, he worked at the A&P grocery store and at Brook Mays music store, both in Oak Cliff, to help support his family. Dan graduated from Sunset High School in 1954. Dan joined the United States Navy in 1955, proudly serving as an Aviation Electronics Technician and earning the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was first stationed at Brown Field in San Diego, CA. He taught classes at the US Marine base in Los Angeles, was stationed also in Millington, TN and ended his naval career stationed at Patuxent River Naval base in Maryland. His Vietnam tours were on the USS Ranger, USS Kearsarge and the USS Bon Homme Richard. He also served on the USS Kitty Hawk. After retirement from the Navy, Dan and his family moved back to Lancaster, TX. Dan enrolled at UT Arlington, where he earned his BS in Accounting in three years. He passed his CPA exam on the first try, and was employed by FastTax/Computer Language Research for 28 years as an accountant. Dan married Nancy Lee Perley on December 28, 1959. They renewed their vows on their 25th wedding anniversary. These soulmates were married for 56 years. Dan was an active member of First Christian Church in Lancaster for many years. He served as treasurer for the church and also sang in the choir. Dan was a Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge #160, Worthy Patron in the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) #943 and a member in good standing of Knights Templar #82. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father Galen Kading; brothers William (Bill) and Morris; sister Mary; his in-laws and many friends. Dan is survived by his loving wife Nancy Odom of Lancaster; daughter Dannica (Dani) Brundage and son-in-law Mike Brundage of Dallas; daughter Nannett (Nan) Morrison of Lancaster; son Doug Odom and daughter-in-law Ciara Gail of Desert Hot Springs, CA; nephew Mark Bivings; niece and nephews Rachel Baker and brothers; grandchildren – Truett McLaughlin, Darryl McLaughlin, Elizabeth Morrison, William Morrison and great-grandchildren – Monica, James, Ryan, Shelby, Braydon, Kylee and Zoey. The family would like to thank the many doctors and health professionals who provided compassionate care to Dan over the years. Dan donated his body to the Willed Body Program at UT Southwestern in Dallas. A gathering of family and friends to remember Daniel Odom will take place at First Christian Church of Lancaster (750 West Main St.) March 12, 2016 at 11:00 am.

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Daniel Truett Odom, III

October 4, 1935 - February 12, 2016