Robert Lee 'Bob' Woodell passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years.

Bob was the son of Robert L. Woodell Sr. & Freda Jewel (Lee) Woodell, born on November 9, 1941, at Cottonwood, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in the Coalgate area, then moved with his family to Allen when he was 17 years old. He joined the U.S. Navy and served two years during the Vietnam era.

Bob married Janice Smith on August 5, 1967, in Ada, Oklahoma. They lived in Holdenville for eighteen months, in Muskogee for two years, and spent some time living in Coalgate, Enid, and Ada, before returning to Holdenville, their home for the past 38 years. Bob drove a truck cross-country for 35 years, retiring in 2000. 'Drifter' was his handle on the CB radio, and he loved talking on the CB, both on and off the road. He enjoyed hanging out with friends at the local coffee shops.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Fred Woodell; one daughter, Jana Woodell, in 1991; two sisters, Mary Spears and Emily Cunningham.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Janice, of the home; two daughters, Joanna Woodell and Jeana Plott, both of Holdenville; five grandchildren: Daniel Woodell of Holdenville, Hilliary Rosenbaum of McAlester, Nichole Woodell of Oklahoma City, Rebecca Plott and Zachary Plott, both of Holdenville; two brothers, Bill Lee of Ada and Lewis Woodell of Allen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Fisher Funeral Home's Lillye Chapel, and Bob will be laid to rest in the Yeager Cemetery. Rev. Dane Robinson is the officiating minister.