of Yellville, AR
July 1, 1936 - September 5, 2025
Robert ''Bob'' Daniel Axel, 89, of Yellville passed away at home on September 5, 2025.
Born July 1, 1936 to Charlie and Mildred Axel in Merrill, Oregon. His parents and grandparents were ranchers and dairy farmers. He married Karla Bray Jammes on May 21, 1976.
Bob was a very talented man; he did artwork, built birdhouses, did crafting and wood carving.
Bob started working as a youth at Carter Lake Creamery. He started his working career with Pacific Power and Light Co., starting as a meter reader before retiring was a system dispatcher, working for 32+ years. The Axels made their way to Yellville, Arkansas to retire in 1992.
In his spare time, he loved fishing, gardening, bird watching and being outdoors.
Bob is survived by his wife, Karla Axel and his children, Andrew Axel and Karri Axel and Steven Axel.
He attended First Presbyterian Church. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A private memorial service will be held at a future date.
Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home.
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5 Condolence(s)
Misty Haynes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
One of the most wonderful men I knew. Jeff and I will always cherish the handcrafted bird that sits on my desk. We will miss seeing you in church. Bob will be missed by everyone that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bobby and Ona Clark
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Ms Karla we are sure going to miss Mr Bob He is such a Beautiful Soul such talent we loved the little birds and crosses and loved seeing you both together. I know this will be hard without your soul mate here but he is still with you in SPIRIT Ms. Karla You are in our hearts and Prayers We Love you so much Anything you need Please let us Know Bobby Ona and Sissy💖🙏✝️
Claudia Brigham
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
What a wonderful man. He will be missed by all that knew him. Thank you Bob for my church, my bird, and the cross I carry in my purse. He lived and shared his faith. Well done Bob.
Janie Purdom
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Karla- So sorry to hear about Bob. He was a delightful man, always working on a project.
Paul R. Hudson
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
A good man, he will be missed. Prayers for Karla and the family.