James Willcox Odom, 27, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away August 2, 2016, in Denton, Texas, following an automobile accident in Alvord, Texas July 26. A celebration of his earthly life will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at Lakewood Christian Church, 6509 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. Rev. Richard Roland of Lakewood Christian Church will be officiating. A short visitation will be held following the service. James was born in Temple, Texas on March 31, 1989. He graduated from Waco High and Texas State University. He was actively pursuing graduate work at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. James worked as a graduate assistant strength coach at Midwestern State University. He loved weightlifting, baseball, music, and most of all his beloved friends. James was a loving, sensitive, and compassionate soul and a blessed influence on family, friends, and students. James is survived by his parents James G. and Peggy D. Odom of Waco and his brother John Lee Odom of Houston, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Bernard and Bessie Holdbrooks, paternal grandparents James Graydon Odom, Sr, and Alene Odom Vernon, and his special bonus grandfather R. B. Vernon. He is survived by countless loving friends in whom his soul will continue to shine. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to a charity of choice. The family of James Willcox Odom wishes to thank the staff of the Denton Regional Medical Center ICU, and the Southwest Transplant Alliance.