of Batesville, AR
November 27, 1940 - May 15, 2020
Charles Richard Arnold, 79, of Batesville passed away peacefully in his home May 15, 2020.
He was born November 27,1940 in Newark, Arkansas to Holman Woods Arnold and Bonnie (Michaels) Arnold.
Charles was a strong, kind hearted member of First United Methodist Church.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Survivors include his loving wife whom he married August 24, 1959, Donna Ruth Arnold; two sons, Charles Patrick Arnold (Tammy) of Batesville, and Judd Parker Arnold (Leeann) of Cabot; four grandchildren, Charles Clinton Arnold of Batesville, Caitlin Roy (Peter) of Jonesboro, Anna Parks Arnold and Eli Thomas Arnold of Cabot; and one great-grandchild, Piper Rose Roy of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Todd Adcock, Steven Stalker, Scott Stalker, Jim Butler, Bill Arnold, and Randy Ward. Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Bowers, Jim Chaney, Keith Dew, Steve Felts, Robert Griffin, Bill Hughes, Don Heuer, and Jim Terrell.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Greg Neaville MD, JD Allen MD, Steve Bryant and staff, Davita staff, and WRMC Physicians and staff.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Chapel with Mark McDonald officiating and Blair Arnold giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitations will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Main Street Batesville, P.O. Box 3967, Batesville, AR 72503.
Due to the CDC guidelines for Covid-19, there is a maximum of 50 people in the building. You are required to wear a face covering and social distancing will be observed.
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34 Condolence(s)
Hershell & Jane Marshall
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Charles will be greatly missed. May your memories of days and times gone by comfort and give you strength. Our love and Prayers are with you at this time.
Hershell & Jane
Marshall
Midge Baughman Taylor
Paul Barrett
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family during this difficult time.
Betty Harper
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers.
Danny Ray Crymes
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Donna Ruth, Charles was a good friend, always freely gave me good advice. You can rest assured that "he is happy and where he belongs" . Do not ruminate, "get on with your life".
Nelson Barnett
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Donna Ruth and family - We are so sorry and have you in our thoughts at this sad time. With affection, Sandy and Nelson
Tonya Johnson
Monday, May 18, 2020
So sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He always had a smile on his face when I would see him & I enjoyed working for him 6 years at the Credit Bureau. My family is praying for yours.
Bryan Paul Kimmer
Monday, May 18, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris
Susan Waldrip Jeffery
Monday, May 18, 2020
Donna Ruth, Patrick, Judd, and families,
I am so very sorry to hear of Charles's passing. He was a good man, and we always enjoyed visiting with him. May God's peace be with you in the days and weeks to come. You are all in our prayers.
Susan & Jeremy Jeffery
Melinda Ryan
Monday, May 18, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Charles passing. I am very glad that I
got to work with Charles for several years. He taught me so much. I will miss him terribly. My heart goes out to his family.
Melinda
Toi Logan
Monday, May 18, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always thought the world of Mr. Charles. He will be missed
Rachael Fisher
Monday, May 18, 2020
I'm so very sorry! Charles was such a kind man and I always enjoyed our talks. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachael
Cindy Northcutt
Monday, May 18, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.
Janet Tosh Bill Estes
Monday, May 18, 2020
I am soo very sorry to hear of Charles passing. I was very fortunate to work with Charles at Citizens Bank when I first started in the mid 80's. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Debbie Nicholas Nelson
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Donna Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Edward Lovejoy
Sunday, May 17, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Charles passing. I knew him I guess all my life being raised around Newark and then to his career in banking.
Please accept my heartfelt condolence to the entire Arnold and Parks families.
Trigger
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Charles was one of the best humans around!
He always put me to work if I needed a job and somehow knew when that was almost before I did!
He was a treasure I feel privileged to be one that had the pleasure of knowing Charles RIP
Edward and Diane McClure
Sunday, May 17, 2020
So very sorry to hear this sad news about Charles. Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna Ruth, Patrick, Judd and all the family through this most difficult time. May you look to God for strength, courage, and peace.
Reeda Gardner Hodges
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Condolences to each of you. Charles will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God grant peace and comfort in the coming days!
Reeda Gardner Hodges
Tammy Tate Brown
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Donna Ruth and family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the peace of God ðŸ™ðŸ»
Shelly Terhune
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Prayers for the Arnold family. Charles was a good man, and I will miss him dearly.
Ina Lee Boles Henley
Saturday, May 16, 2020
So sorry about your loss. I remember his parents and where he grew up....on Macedonia Rd.....Charles was a fellow kangaroo...Prayers for peace for your family...
Adam Gray
Saturday, May 16, 2020
My deepest condolences and sympathies to your family. I hope you find peace with your father's passing and remember him well.
Jan Burrow Qualls
Saturday, May 16, 2020
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
May God give you peace at this time Jan Burrow Qualls
Willy and Sharon Phillips
Saturday, May 16, 2020
You were one of a kind test in peace
Lesa Watson
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We lost Daddy (Durwood Elms) on May 5th. Daddy thought a lot of Charles. Edith Elms and Lesa Watson
Rodney and Susan Jones
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Charles was like a second dad to me ...He was one of the best bosses a person could have at The Citizen's Bank....Much love and prayers to Donna Ruth and family...Rodney and Susan Jones
Richard Fraiser
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Gregg & Deanna Taylor
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Prayers for the family.
Tony and Alannette Rushing
Saturday, May 16, 2020
We are so sorry to hear this. Prayers for Donna Ruth and family.
Gene & Pat Simpson
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Condolences !
Janie Starnes
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Charles will be missed. Many prayers to Donna Ruth and
his family for comfort.
Sarah shreve. Mark Shreve
Saturday, May 16, 2020
In our thoughts
Elizabeth Gardner
Saturday, May 16, 2020
So sorry! I really wish things weren't so bad at this time. I would love to be there for all of you! He was a long time neighbor, friend and boss in later years.
When it gets safe for me to get out, I will try to come visit you.
Just know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers, and my deepest sympathy is with all of you.
Elizabeth Gardner
Brenda Terral
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Patrick, Judd and Donna Ruth, we were so sorry to hear about Charles. He was a good friend to us. Jim has many fond memories of their various hunting trips and other adventures together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will see you Tuesday.
Love, Jim & Brenda