He is survived by one son, Michael Oden, Jr.; three daughters: Tericka Blair, Dewanda Blair and Mikeshia Oden; a step daughter, Kadijah Wilkins all of Starkville, MS; his companion, Alice Young of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Larry W. Oden, John C. Oden (Tina) both of Cahokia, IL; Jessie L. Oden (Debra) of Washington Park, IL; and one sister, Ericka L. Jefferies of Starkville, MS; and four grandchildren.