of Harrison, AR

September 25, 1936 - May 19, 2025

Gene Woodell, age 88, of Harrison passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home in Harrison. Gene was born on September 25, 1936 in Low Gap, Arkansas, the son of Benjamin Eugene and Leler Aileen (Plumlee) Woodell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carolyn Woodell; his daughter, Sally Woodell and two brothers, Robert Woodell and Norman Woodell.

Gene was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He loved playing his harmonicas and mandolin in church and nursing homes with his friends, but he really had fun making CD's with John Clark. Above all that he loved the Lord. He had many friends and neighbors who will miss his wit and humor.

Gene is survived by his wife, Verla Woodell; his sons, Kevin Woodell and wife, Jennifer and Scott Woodell; his sister, Wanda McMillan; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-sons; several step-grandchildren and his special cousins, Jackie Smith and Bobby and Martha Woodell.


Funeral service was held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Kelvin House officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral service.

Pallbearers were family and friends.

Burial was in the Low Gap Cemetery at Low Gap, Arkansas

Special thanks to our friend Beverly Blevins and granddaughter, Mindy Hemphill, for their care.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com