Leeman Odom

ODOM - Leeman Lee Of Cheektowaga, died peacefully on February 11, 2022. A Veteran of the United States Army, he was married to Phyllis A. (nee Cosentino) Odom for over 59 years. Lee was born in Pineville, Louisiana and was the son of the late Ernest and Mamie Odom. He is survived by his siblings, Shorty, Roy, Viola and Joanne. Proudly the father of Jim (Renee), Sheri (Vance) Hawley, Rob (Simone) and Maria (Mark) Yebernetsky. The sun and moon rose and set around his six grandchildren, Casey (Adam) Frank, Nick Hawley, Ben, Matt, Sadie and Sofia Odom. He adored his great-grandchildren, Lucas, JR and Mamie-Rose. Lee retired from National Fuel. He was an original board member of Southline Little League and coached hundreds of children. He was a Buffalo Ambassador at the Buffalo Airport. A passionate motorcyclist, Lee was the NYS Director of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and taught for Ride with Pride. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Wednesday from 3-6 PM. A memorial service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo.