James Burton Odom, 91, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born to Burton and Edith Sellers Odom on September 24, 1933, in McKenzie, Alabama. A public visitation is scheduled 12 – 1:45 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist of Decatur on Wednesday, September 10. A service will follow at 2 p.m. Pallbearers include Odom’s grandsons, Dr. William Sims, Bradley Cartwright, and Thomas House. Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church Acts 1:8 and Decatur-Morgan Hospital Foundation.
Fletcher Brooks Moore passed away on April 9, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. A funeral service will be held at the Heiberger Methodist Church in Heiberger, Alabama, on April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Heiberger Cemetery with Kirk Funeral Home of Marion directing.
Member: 2008
Board of Directors: 2012-2022
Board Chair: 2014-2016, 2022
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame lost a dear friend and staunch supporter who exemplified the spirit and vitality that the organization strives to achieve in recognizing those who have dedicated their lives to the profession of engineering in Alabama.
Member: 2008
Board of Directors: 1998-2014
Board Chairman: 2006-2008
On July 25, 2022, the engineering community was saddened by the death of a dear friend and associate, Mike McCartney of Gadsden. Mike’s passing is especially felt by his fellow members and Directors of the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. Mike served as a Director 16 years representing the Business Council of Alabama. He was AEHOF chair from 2006-2008 and honored with membership in 2008.
