Odell Alexander

Description

Odell Alexander, born August 4, 1953, in Creek County, Oklahoma, shared his life story with Georgia Smith. Odell's parents, Myrtle Hines Alexander and Savoy Alexander, had nine children. Odell's father worked in construction, and his mother stayed home. Odell and his siblings faced challenges, including racial tensions, but received support from the community, particularly from local businesses and churches. Odell worked in various jobs, including at Sikes Carpet, Getty Oil Company, and Mid America Stockyard, where he still works at the time of this interview. He emphasized the importance of community, faith, and education in overcoming adversity.

Date

2021/4/15

Interviewer

Georgia Smith

Interviewee

Odell Alexander

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Citation

“Odell Alexander,” More Stories of Bristow - we couldn't fit them all into our first bucket, accessed October 29, 2026, https://bristow2oralhistory.org/items/show/5.