| John P. Bethell | |
| Office: | Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | 1949 |
| Term End: | 1972 |
| Office2: | Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives |
| Term2: | 1961–1963 |
| Predecessor2: | E. C. Fleeman |
| Successor2: | Marion H. Crank |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Columbia, Tennessee |
| Death Place: | Des Arc, Arkansas |
| Profession: | teacher and coach |
| Residence: | Des Arc, Arkansas |
| Party: | Democratic |
John Pinckney Bethell, Sr. (July 4, 1907 - January 2, 1981) was an American politician. He was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, serving from 1949 to 1972. He was a member of the Democratic party.[1] [2] [3]