He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 29 years, Wanda Oden, five sons, Thomas Oden Jr. (Alexis), Elebert Oden (China), Carlos Oden, Michael Oden (Quineshia), and John Oden; one daughter, Dewanda Oden (Lee) all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves four brothers, Larry Oden and John Oden (Tina) both of Cahokia, IL, Jessie Oden (Debra) of Washington Park, IL, Michael Oden of Starkville, MS and one sister Ericka Jefferies of Starkville, MS.