Christopher Michael Oden

  On January 24, 2025, our beloved Spiderman, Christopher Michael Oden, was unexpectedly taken into the multiverse.

 Chris was a loving husband, an adored father, and special friend to many. He graduated from E.B. Erwin High School and had a passion for caring for animals. He was a Vet Tech for many years and once operated a generator business of his own. He enjoyed music, nature, various outdoor activities, and always had an adventurous spirit.

 Chris is survived by his wife of 13 years, April Hassell; children, Hailee Oden and Parker Oden (Kelly Camp Mason), Kaya Kochan, Brayden Hassell, and Grayci Kochan; grandchild, Anjell Kochan; father, Mike (Pam) Oden; aunts, Sandy Webb Vernon and Valerie Davis; brothers, James “Jimmy” Gilmer, Allen Oden and Daniel Oden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his spoiled furbabies. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Gladys Webb and Eugene and Mary Oden; mother, Marie Gilmer; uncle, Buddy Webb; and brother, Matthew Gilmer. 

   A service honoring his life will be held at 12pm on February 02, 2025, at Charter Funeral Home in Calera. We will be receiving friends and family from 11-12. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shelby Humane. 

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