James Thomas O'Dell

December 29, 1937 - June 14, 2019

Mr. James Thomas O'Dell of Wynne died on Friday, June 14, 2019, in Memphis, Tennessee. James was born in Tyronza, Arkansas on December 29, 1937, to the late Cecil and Lucille O'Dell. He married Elizabeth Roselene Pierce on November 17, 1958, they raised four children, Jimmy, Deborah, Sandra, and Belinda. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, tinkering with old trucks, and spending time with his grandchildren. James was a factory supervisor and had worked at Addison Shoe and Rubatex. He was a member of East Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Roselene O'Dell of the home, son, Jimmy O'Dell and wife Paula of Wynne, Deborah Carter and husband Chubby of Wynne, Sandra Moise and husband, Richard of West Memphis, Belinda Burrow and husband Johnnie of Bald Knob, sisters, Zetta Mae Easter of Trumann, Brenda Fewox of Bartow, Florida and brother, Jerry May of Vilonia. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lucille O'Dell, son, Rodney O'Dell and sisters, Bonnie Lowe and Peggy Wiley. Rev. James Fryer and Rev. Paul Elzey are officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Jeremy Moise, Jeremy Mays, Terry A. Forrester, Brandon Carter, Danny Ervin, Shannon Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers are Travis Walls and Robert Allen. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 1 pm until 2 pm at Kernodle Funeral Home with funeral services following at 2 pm. Burial Will be in Vanndale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to East Baptist Church, P. O. Box 538, Wynne, Arkansas 72396.