Odell Handy was born on January 12, 1944 to the parentage of Lois Watson Holland and Morrell Handy of Nacogdoches, Texas. Odell Handy attended public school in Nacogdoches, Texas where he graduated from Nacogdoches Texas          Highschool.

He moved to Dallas, Texas and later on in life he met his   wonderful wife of 32 years Lora Jean Handy and to this union four children were born. Odell Handy was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Oak Cliff and worked until he retired after 60 years.

Preceding him in death was his father Morrell Handy, mother Lois Watson Holland and father in law Pastor William Clark, his lovely wife Lora Handy, (1)brother Morrell Handy Jr (3) brothers in law; Ray Clark, Billy Knox and William Clark Jr.

Odell leaves to cherish his memories; (3)sons; Odell Handy Jr, Glenn Wesley and Vincente Harris; daughter Brenda (William) McAfee, granddaughter; Ja'Niya Handy (2)sisters; Hattie (Robert) Fowler, Mary Holland Bolden (2) aunts; Jean Simmons and Alice Pruitt. (4)brothers in law; Isaiah Clark (Lila), Alvin Clark (Dorma), Warren Clark (Shana), Gary Clark (Tina) (3)sisters in law; Stella Walton (Charles), Shirley Davis (Joe), Patricia Knox and Kris Handy.