Richard Arnoldof Ocean Springs, MS
May 4, 1940 - October 23, 2024
Richard Arnold, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his sons and caregivers on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on May 4, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas, he was the oldest child of Richard Byron Arnold and Myrtle Lorene Greene Arnold.
On April 16, 1966 he married the love of his life, Mary Frances Harrison. They embarked on a journey of 48 years of marriage. Theirs was a partnership with a strong bond built on love and faith. Their moves and travels eventually brought them to Little Rock, Arkansas where they resided until her death. They were long time members of Asbury United Methodist Church and the New Directions Sunday School class. After his wife's death, he moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi to be his son and daughter-in-law's next door neighbor.
Richard is survived by his sons, Jon Richard and Elizabeth Arnold of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and James Anthony and Maeghan Arnold of Little Rock, Arkansas and two granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Arnold and Meredith Parker. In addition to his immediate family he is survived by two sisters, Ann Carol Arnold and Eugene Morris of Dallas, Texas and Nan Faith Arnold and Linda Wiland also of Dallas, Texas.
He leaves behind a legacy that includes more friends than can be listed here. He never met a stranger and was the kind of person you knew you could call asking for a favor, and he would come running with work gloves on. He was a teller of stories (most of them funny). He was quick to assign you a nickname. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a faithful friend to many, and a follower of Jesus Christ. May he rest in
eternal peace.
The family would like to recognize and thank special caregivers during his final years: Roxana Fox, Nicki Pascley, Debra Williams, Alayna Theodore and Shakira McCants.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Asbury United Methodist Church, Ocean Springs United Methodist Church or the American Parkinson Disease Association.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024 at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Revs. Susan Ledbetter and Tom Weir officiating.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com