Gary Alvin Oldnettle

Gary Alvin Oldnettle, 79, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 8, 2025. He was born February 26, 1946, in Sac City, Iowa, to Alvin Oldnettle and Winona (Gensler) Duncan. Even though he was born in Iowa, he spent his entire adult life in Little Rock, where he chose to raise his family.

Gary was a good man and a patriot, and joined the Marines in 1966. He worked as a lineman and repairman for Southwestern Bell for 35 years. He truly was a great man and the best father. Gary enjoyed traveling with his wife, Pamela, in their RV around the Southwest United States. He and his wife used to travel often to help with "Build a Church in a Week" programs. He loved to fish, and as you can tell by his picture, he loved to drive “his toy”.

Preceding Gary in death were his wife of 50+ years, Pamela Oldnettle, and grandchildren, Eric T., and Amanda Grace.

He is survived by his two sons: Gary Franklin Oldnettle of Mabelvale, Arkansas, and Michael C. Oldnettle and his wife, Kellie of Bryant, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Lauren Oldnettle and Hunter Dunn; and a host of family and friends who love Gary and will miss him always.

The family will hold a private service at a later date

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.