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Forrest Arnold, Jr. - Obituary & Service Details
P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Forrest "Sonny" Arnold, Jr.
June 22, 2014

Forrest "Sonny" Arnold, Jr.

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Forrest "Sonny" Arnold, Jr., age 89 passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his home in Monticello with family present. He was born July 14, 1924 in McGehee, AR to the late Forrest E. Arnold, Sr. and Lela Miles Arnold.

He eventually settled and retired in Lake Village, AR with his wife and children where he owned a mechanic, radiator and body shop. Mr. Arnold was a member of The Knight of Columbus, was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served from 1942-1945 and was a long time member of the Lake Village Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, beloved father and grandfather who would always take the time to teach his children how to enjoy and appreciate nature. He was also preceded in death by a son, Forrest E. (Buddy) Arnold, III formerly of Monroe, La.

Survivors include his wife, Olivia Warfield Arnold who resides in Monticello; two daughters, Olivia Bradley of Pensacola, FL, Lela Arnold-Wilson of Monticello; two sons, David W. Arnold of Monticello and Neal Montgomery (Bo) Arnold of Lake Village; ten grandchildren, Elizabeth Thirion of Rockwall, TX, Elaina Bradley, Dr. Kevin Bradley of Pensacola, FL, Scott Arnold of Monroe, LA, Andrew Arnold of Pensacola, FL, Stephanie Smith of Alexander City, AL, Christopher David Arnold and Jeff Arnold both of San Antonio, TX, Tommy Ashley of Monticello, and Jett Ashley of Flower Mound, TX: and nineteen great-grandchildren and a cousin, Frances Kelly of Oxford, MS.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at First Baptist Church, 413 North Main, Monticello, AR with Rev. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial with military honors will be in McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, AR.

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Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
at 1:00 PM
First Baptist Church
413 N. Main
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
McGehee Cemetery
Hwy 4
McGehee, AR  71654
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Condolences(15)

  1. Carol Turnage Meyer
    Just now hearing about Sonny! So sorry! I let my subscription to Eudora Enterprise/Chicot Spectator expire and didn't realize I would miss much, but I did! My prayers are with each of you, especially Sis, bc she probably doesn't even remember life w/o Sonny! Just know how much I care and love each one of you!May God Bless you. In HIM, Carol
  2. Joy Barnes
    Praying for your family in your loss. I hope many wonderful memories support and encourage you in the days ahead with God's blessings. He was a treasure!
  3. Leroy Cortez
    sorry for your loss.sonny was a long time friends of mine and my parents.made alot of deliveries to his shop in lake village.wished i had known he was in monticello.have alot of great memories of him and his son Bo.
  4. laura lee dearman
    Lela and family, We want you to know that we are so sorry about the loss of your father. You and David have been such wonderful caretakers for your parents and I am glad that you were able to spend so much quality time with them. Love, Laura Lee
  5. Mrs. Bo "Bonnye Jean" Maxwell
    So sorry for your loss. All my prayers. Bonnye Maxwell
  6. Pat Arnold Bourgeois
    I have fond memories of Sonny and the family when I lived at the farm. His good heart and funny wit always made me smile. I remember his love for his family and dedication to they family. He is always will be loved and missed. Patty, Bryan & Elizabeth-his nephew and niece.
  7. linda funderburg
    my condolence to the family
  8. Mark Hopper
    A great man who will be missed by many people, myself included.
  9. Kay Worbington
    Lela, Tommy and the entire Arnold family, I am sorry to read of the loss of your love one. You have my sympathy during this difficult time.
  10. Barbara Maxwell
    Lela, so very sorry for the loss of your Dad.
  11. Brenda, Brison & Magen Reed
    Ms. Lela, so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying that God will comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
    God Bless
    Brenda, Brison & Magen Reed
  12. Karon Beavers
    Sis, David, Lela, Bo and all the family, thinking of you during this time. Sonny was a long time friend to our family. He was a joy to be around. May The Lord comfort you all.
  13. David Wm.Smith
    Lela and David,So very sorry for your loss! You will all be in our prayers!
  14. eddy arnold
    We lost a great man.
  15. Martha Barbee
    Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
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