of Alexander, AR
December 31, 1985 - July 23, 2024
Matthew Lee Arnold of Alexander, AR died July 22, 2024.
Matthew was born December 31, 1985 in Longview, TX and graduated from Bryant High School in 2004. He was an electrician by trade.
He was a loving son and grandson who shadowed his Paw Paw every chance he got.
From the time he was a small child, he loved hand tools. His first mechanical project was taking the handlebars off of his tricycle. This love of mechanics grew as he did and progressed to auto mechanics.
Matthew was very artistic and created many amazing drawings. He loved music, enjoyed deer hunting, spending time with his friends and he especially loved his fur babies. He had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Rhonda Brazil Haynes; father, Frank Arnold; bonus dad, Barry Haynes; sister, Lindsay Haynes Dempsey; brother, Sawyer Haynes; grandmother, Cheryl Brazil; aunts, Tanya Bowman, Lesley Brazil, Sharon Arnold Collier and Donna Arnold Turner; cousins, Jeanna Bollinger, Zachary Bowman, Austin Turner and Daniel Collier and Nieces and nephews, Honey Lou Dempsey, Georgia Kate Dempsey, Tripp Thomas Dempsey, Memphis Dempsey, Allison Haynes and Charlie Keegan Haynes.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Arnold; grandfather, Norris Brazil and cousin, Sarah Bowman Manz.
A memorial service will be held at The Chapel at Salt Creek, 5838 Salt Creek Road, Benton, AR 72019 at 11:00 am
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13 Condolence(s)
Christina Holladay (Priest)
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Can't believe it. Out of everyone you were the invincible one since elementary. Too many gone to add you.. but nothing is certain. God rest you in His Arms my friend. We'll see you on the other side.
Greg crook
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Rip matt you will be missed my guy. Praying for your family.
James W Bowman
Friday, August 2, 2024
Rest in pease little brother rest in pease
Kristin Johnson
Thursday, August 1, 2024
My deepest condolences to his family. He will truly be missed by many!
Kaleb madiso
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Man brother I can’t believe you’re really gone! I didn’t even find out till the day of you funeral I wish I could be there. You will be missed
ron arnold
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Rest in peace young man. You will be missed.
Melissa Southerland
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
My deepest condolences to his family. They will definitely be in my prayers the next few weeks to cope with your loss. You always a everyone laughing back in the day. Until we meet again my friend.
Phylinda Green
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
It is still hard to believe that you are gone although we did not speak on the daily basis your death still seems unreal. You were one of the dare devil of class of 2004. Hope they fit you just right.
Chris & Janet Hicks
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Barry and Rhonda,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time in your life. We pray that God will give you peace, comfort and understanding to help you get through the coming days. May your cherished memories fill your heart as you grieve. Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. We are sending our sincere condolences.
Kelli Linker
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I still don’t want to accept this, but I love you bubba and I’m going to miss you so much make sure you watch over me bubba
Kim Griffin
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Praying that HE will wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace through this most difficult time.
Joe Barton
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Barry and Rhonda
My deepest condolences to you during this time of loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
David Farmer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
My prayers for your family