Mr. Jimmy Merle O'Dell
December 23, 1942 - November 2, 2021
Jimmy Merle O’Dell was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, on December 23, 1942, where he lived until his passing at home with family on November 2, 2021. He worked for the Corps of Engineers as a lock operator and repairman for 38 years before retiring to enjoy his favorite pastimes. He enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, reading, and watching historical documentaries and nature shows. He is preceded in death by his mother, Juanita McGraw O’Dell Smith, and his father, Billy Merle O’Dell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Deanna Manis O’Dell; his son, Darin O’Dell (Shelly)of Wichita, Kansas; his daughter, Jeanne O’Dell Bapst (David) of Ashville, Ohio; his son, David O’Dell (Lori) of Ward, Arkansas; his brother, Tommy O’Dell of Avoca, Arkansas; his brother, Joe O’Dell of DeWitt; his brother, Mark O’Dell of Gillett; his sister, Sarah Fuhrman of DeWitt; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Jimmy Merle O’Dell was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, on December 23, 1942, where he lived until his passing at home with family on November 2, 2021. He worked for the Corps of Engineers as a lock operator and repairman for 38 years before... View Obituary & Service Information