Elder Idom was born March 6, 1937, to the parents of Fred Idom and Clara Eloise Rohelia Idom, in Winston County Mississippi.
Elder Idom was preceded in death by his parents and many siblings.
Elder Idom is survived by his wife, Sulla Love Idom; children, Carlos Idom, Charlotte Miller, and Crandall Idom; (5) grandchildren, (4) great grandchildren; siblings, Elder Fred Idom (Brenda), Mary Jean Foster, Martile Broomie and a bonus sibling, Danny Idom; a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and family.