Emil H. (Punk) O’Dell, 93, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born May 9, 1925, in Little Texas, Arkansas, to John Francis and Mary L. (Kendrix) O’Dell. Punk was a retired Powerhouse operator at the Mountain Pine lumber mill owned by Weyerhaeuser.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; five sisters; his wife of 67 years, Erma J. Rorie O’Dell; and grandsons, Donnie Wayne Jones and Greg Beals.
Survivors include children, Sandy Roehrs of Rogers, Leslie O’Dell of Hot Springs, Nelda Kaye and husband, Ronnie Beals of Royal; grandchildren, Tammy Roehrs of Rogers, Robert O’Dell, and Jodi and Husband Gary Oneal of Hot Springs; and great-grandchildren, Breanna, Drake, and Gabe.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Punk’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. George Lynch and Bro. Van Glidewell officiating.
Burial will follow at Lowe Cemetery in Royal.
Pallbearers are family and friends. Honorary pallbearers include the staff and residents of Quapaw Care Nursing Home. Special recognition to Jessica of Kindred Hospice.
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