Billy John O'Dell, age 72 of Harrison, AR, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Hospice House in Harrison.

The son of John and Thelma (Thomas) O'Dell was born May 2, 1946 in Eminence, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Billy John was a member of the Harrison Faith Church.  He was a truck driver for 45 years and retired from Walmart after working there for 25 years. He enjoyed participating in the Truck Driving Rodeos and won the State Championship 6 times. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was always working on projects around the house.  He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and listening to Blue Grass and Country music.  He loved being outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Sharon (Summitt) O'Dell of Harrison, AR; his son and daughter-in-law Greg and Wendy O'Dell of Branson, MO; his daughter and son-in-law Jeff and Angie Pratt of Harrison, AR; his brother and sister-in-law Randy and Connie O'Dell of Harrison, AR; his sister Judy Ogawa of Harrison, AR;his father-in-law, Bob Summitt of Harrison, AR; his grandchildren Austin and Kayla Pratt, Jordan and Kasi Pratt,  Jessica Pratt, Benjamin O'Dell, Victoria O'Dell and Andrew O'Dell; his great grandchildren London Pratt, Brady Pratt and another baby boy on the way.

He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in law; Bill and Sandy Summitt, Susan Duck, and Randy and Tammy Jones all of Harrison; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, AR.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Harrison Hospice House, 501 E. Sherman, Harrison, AR 72601.

Cremation and arrangements are by Coffman Funeral Home and online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .