William Odell Arnold, age 82, of Winfield formerly of Haleyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Marion County, Alabama on April 26, 1944, to Tony Nash and Bernie Lee Henderson Arnold. Odell spent much of his working life behind the wheel of a truck. He began his career with Consolidated Forest Products, where he became the company’s very first truck driver. He remained an employee for more than 30 years before retiring in 2018. When he wasn’t working Odell enjoyed gardening, watching westerns, and spending time sitting on his front porch.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his children, Terry Eugene Lovett (Malinda), Shelia Darlene Jones, Bryan Eugene Lovett (Jamie), Summer Alisa Tucker (Brian), and Jacqueline Jean Strickland; his daughter-in-law, Merita Arnold; his grandchildren, Raegan Johnson (Ethan), Brooke and Brittany Lovett, Tesla Johns (Will), Terran Lovett, Justin Landrum (Jewel), Miranda Schlehr (Jonathan), A.J. Jones (Jenny), Ashley Kalla (Kevin), Dakota Arnold (Sophia), Garrett and Rylei Arnold, Paige Smith (Kelley), Keifer Slade Tucker (Mea), Adrienne Tucker, and Kearsten Pederson; great grandchildren, Wendell, Eliza, Evie, Kyhlei, Jake, Cole, Andon, Madison, Garrett, Zachary, Cooper, Keylee, Sadie, Palmer, Silas, Ensley, Everleigh, Lainey, Paisley, Maddox, Austyn, and Marlee; his sisters, Emma Jean Cook Mathis Bray and Glenda Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Arnold; his son, William Arnold; his parents, Tony and Bernie Arnold; brother, Tonie Arnold; and sister, Dean Hood, Betty Conrad, and 2 infant sisters.
The Arnold family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Hannah, Sarah, and Jamie with Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care, compassion, and love they gave to their Pop.
Funeral services for Mr. Arnold will be held on Friday, September 25th at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Littleville Cemetery near Haleyville. The visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Arnold family.
