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In keeping with his wish, a private service will be held. The family wants to extend a big thank you to Chadwick Young, husband of Carmallia, and “Grip’s” best friend, for always being there for him.
Calvin Junior “Grip” Odemens, 67, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Ignite-Season Hospice in Oak Creek. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 4, 1953 the son of Harrison and Erma Lee (nee: Hathaway) Odems. “Grip” loved walking his dog Cody, listening to music, shooting pool, and going to various casinos in the area.
Surviving are his children, Camiki Cobbz, of Houston, TX, and Carmallia (Chadwick) Young, of Kenosha ; 8 grandchildren; his mother, Erma Lee Knox, of Racine; seven siblings, Roosevelt Taylor, of Milwaukee, Erma Jean Odems, of Racine, Abbott Griffin, of Toledo, OH, Lisa Marshall, of Madison, Lawrence Griffin, of Racine, Cornelius Griffin, in California, and Carolyn Griffin, in Madison, WI. “Grip” is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison, sister, Rosetta Griffin, brother, Floyd Griffin, niece, Monique Golden, nephew, Brian Golden, and loving cousin, Gwendolyn Hall.
The family wants to extend a big thank you to Chadwick Young, husband of Carmallia, and “Grip’s” best friend, for always being there for him.
Snoop and Tracy Oliver says
Snoop and I would like to send our condolences to the family. Great memories of Calvin never will he be forgotten.
Joann and Ricky McMorris says
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Sharon Williams says
Rest easy now prayers go out to the family
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KarenGolden from Tennessee says
So sorry for y’all loss
Pat McMillian & Family says
Deepest condolences to the family 💕
Donnie & Sylvia Gardner says
Love, prayers and our deepest condolences to the entire family. Continuing to lift the family before God asking that he grant comfort and sweet peace to you all. Rest In Peace Calvin.