Bob Odom | |
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Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry | |
In office March 10, 1980 – January 14, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Gilbert L. "Gil" Dozier |
Succeeded by | Michael G. Strain |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Fulton Odom, Jr. July 20, 1935 Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana |
Died | May 17, 2014 Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana | (aged 78)
Resting place | Beulah Plains Cemetery in Zachary |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mildred "Millie" Randolph Odom |
Children | Robert Odom, III Ashley Odom Thompson White |
Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
Occupation | Farmer; consultant |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Robert Fulton Odom, Jr. (July 20, 1935 – May 17, 2014), was the longest-serving Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. state of Louisiana.