of Harriet, AR
November 21, 1956 - April 30, 2023
On April 30, 2023, the world's most creative combiner of curse words left this life at the age of 66. Benjamin Darryl Arrowood was born on 11-21-1956 in Flint, Michigan to Ed and Virginia Arrowood, upsetting his sister Wanda's only child status. He was apparently not too obnoxious as an infant because his parents were optimistic enough to add his brother Jerry to the mix a few years later.
Bennie grew up for the most part in Searcy County Arkansas and returned there to raise the daughters he already had and to obtain a few more - making his insistence "I never wanted kids" seem rather delusional. He regularly offered to take them out of this world, seeing as he brought them into it, but was fortunately never forced to make good on this proposition. His worry that he would really screw up parenting led to a lot of roaring and throwing of things - producing bomb-proof, unflappable children that he was clearly quite smug about.
He loved Jeeps, even when they tried to kill him, only giving them up when one tried to kill his daughter. He loved hunting so much that when the Jeep tried to kill him and ruined his ability to pull a bow with his right arm, he taught himself to bow hunt left-handed because he wasn't going to be told he couldn't. He promptly went out and killed himself a bear. It is suspected that he did this purely for the amusement of knowing that someone would have to figure out what to do with that rug once he was gone.
He laughed about one of his children "pinching a penny until it screams" but turned around and pulled out his own teeth with pliers to save the extraction costs before he got his dentures.
He decided that he wanted a house, so he got himself some books and figured out how to build one. Then he figured out how to build the furniture inside. While he had no use for wall decor that was not a calendar, he filled his living room walls with photos of first game kills made by his family and friends because he was so insanely proud of them. Taking his grandkids hunting in the deer stand he made specifically for them was one of his favorite things to do; especially once electronics came along to keep them quiet and occupied until something came along. His mother may or may not have threatened him with bodily harm if he tried to fit any more deer meat into the freezer on occasion.
He impressed many a grandchild by pinching wasps to death with his bare fingers, convincing them that he was a superhero on the spot. He made countless trips to the creek with a truckload of snacks and grandkids and resisted the urge to leave them down there after the fighting broke out. We aren't certain if one of the kids started calling him "Super-Paw" or if he coined that moniker himself, but it fit him well.
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20 Condolence(s)
Mary E (Beth) Lentz
Thursday, May 11, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. Y’all are in my thought and prayers.
Debbie Watts
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bennie was a classmate of mine and I really enjoyed being around him. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Bill Wallis
Monday, May 8, 2023
condolences to Benny's family. i really liked Benny. he was usually my shooting partner in basketball practice, he a senior, me a sophomore, i wasn't very good but could shoot decent and Benny and I got out of running a lot of laps by winning shootouts and free throws.
Don't remember the last time i saw him but thought fondly of him, prayers for all his loved ones. RIP
Robert and Janie Pugsley
Saturday, May 6, 2023
I didn’t know Benny very long, but he was one of those guys that could fix anything or do anything. Our prayers are with you all.
Darryl Treat
Friday, May 5, 2023
My condolences to all the family in your great loss. God's comfort to you all.
Billy harris
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rip ole friend
Katie Wallis Grinder
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of Bennie’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family.
Richard Green
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Sorry to hear about Bennie!! My prayers & deepest condolences for his entire family!!
MARK WADKINS
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family and local community who loved and cherished this man! My thoughts and prayers are lifted up for you all! I also pray for a special peace to help with this void in all of your lives!
Sheila Avey Sharp
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Karen Coolidge
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for all the family.
Martha Drewry
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Sending love and prayers your family! A great classmate!
James and Jeri White, Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolf
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts
Barb Newcomer
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Bennie is my cousin. I'm glad that I got to see him in September. My prayers for my aunt and the family.
Albert & Anna(Rainbolt) Maze
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your families during this difficult time.
Sara Kimbrell Myatt
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Girls I am so sorry for your loss. Bennie was one of my favorite classmates. We walked together for graduation because we were both tall. He made me laugh all the time. Many good memories of classes together. Such a kind soul. Prayers for the family.
Lynn O'Neal
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you, during this devistating time!
Renee Wallis Thieme
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Benny was a classmate of mine, he was a great guy. That picture is exactly how I remember him. I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayer for the family.
Debbie mcdaniel
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family
Clifford DePriest
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
I have so many great memories of Benny. We spend some awesome times hunting and fishing together back in the day. Always loved his stories. God's blessings and comfort for his family. He will be missed.