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.
Condolences(15)
Carol Turnage Meyer
EUDORA, AR Wednesday, July 9, 2014 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, CarolJoy Barnes
Hamburg, AR Friday, June 27, 2014 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!Leroy Cortez
lacey, AR Thursday, June 26, 2014 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.laura lee dearman
, AR Wednesday, June 25, 2014 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 LeeMrs. Bo "Bonnye Jean" Maxwell
McGehee, AR Wednesday, June 25, 2014 So sorry for your loss. All my prayers. Bonnye MaxwellPat Arnold Bourgeois
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 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.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 my condolence to the familyMark Hopper
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 A great man who will be missed by many people, myself included.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 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.Barbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Lela, so very sorry for the loss of your Dad.Brenda, Brison & Magen Reed
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 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
Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 24, 2014 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.David Wm.Smith
Monticello, AR Monday, June 23, 2014 Lela and David,So very sorry for your loss! You will all be in our prayers!eddy arnold
little rock, AR Monday, June 23, 2014 We lost a great man.Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Monday, June 23, 2014 Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.