of Paris, AR

January 31, 1931 - January 23, 2022

Richard ''Dick'' C. Arndt, 90, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Gentry.

He was born on January 31, 1931 in Neenah, Wisconsin to his parents, Herman Arndt and Marie (Callies) Arndt. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean war where he received a purple heart, then the Vietnam war where he received two bronze stars. After his military service he came back to Arkansas and helped to found the ROTC program in Benton High School. Richard continued to serve the public when he went to work as a patrolman for the city of Paris and then after a short time the Chief of Police. He then went on to serve as a Deputy for the Logan County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Paris and would always consider it an honor to serve as the police escort for the funeral procession for those who had lost loved ones. Richard was a very loyal and honest, hard working man who was very devoted to his family, country and community. He loved to spend time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, going bowling and taking trips to Branson.

He is preceded in death by his parents listed above, his wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann (Birkhead) Arndt; one brother, Eddie Arndth and two sisters, Mildred Pakalski and Monte Burr.

He is survived by two daughters, Sallie Arndt of Paris and Paula Deleon and husband, Gilbert of New Braunfels, Texas; two sons, Eric Arndt and wife, Melissa of Gentry, Arkansas and Richard Kidd and wife, Kay of New Braunfels, Texas; six grandchildren, Erica Arndt of Ozark, Audra Arndt and Kyland Arndt of Gentry, Arkansas, Diane Bracey of Austin, Texas, Emma DeLeon and Stephen DeLeon of New Braunsfels, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Burial with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., at Fort Smith National Cemetery officiated by Rev. H.C. Varnadore and Rev. Zena Featherston-Marshall under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be Ron Trusty, Darwin Cross, David Dalton, Doug Morris, Larry Underwood and Preston Underwood.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com