He was owner and operator of Cross-Country Truck Driving for over 50 years and a member of Cloverdale Assembly of God Church where he was very active and drove the church van for many years. Bud loved his grandkids and great grandkids and just lit up when he saw them coming. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Skyes; infant children, LaDon Arnold and twins Phyllis and Phillip Arnold; his in-laws, Simpie and Obie Young; and sisters-in-law, Mable Sue Young and Maxine Fortner.
Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Vonnie Ruth Young Arnold of Crossett; his loving children, Clark Arnold and wife Marcia and Carl Arnold and wife Beverly all of Crossett; grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Hammons of Snyder, Heather Arnold of Joplin, MO and Jarrod Arnold (fiancé Katie) of Crossett; great grandchildren, Kaylee Arnold, Falyn Arnold, Maddie Denmon, John Hammons and Garien Watt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Carolyn Andrews and LaWayne and Barbara Young all of Monticello; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Williams and Bro. D.J. Bussell officiating. There will be a brief moment of visitation before the funeral service. Burial will be in 16th Section Cemetery in Possum Valley, AR. You can sign Bud's online guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Cindi Robbins
Crossett, AR Friday, April 8, 2022 I am so sad to hear of Mr Arnold’s passing. He was such a sweet man and such a wonderful and great friend to my dad Buford Brown. I just know that are together again telling old trucking story’s. Praying for his family and many love ones.Wanda &Vicki Richerson
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, March 24, 2022 Our prayers are with you, we love you!Bob Prestridge
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2022 I have fond memories when Bud and I were in grade school at Enon. Our families visited usually after Church service on Sunday;Patsy Haney
Crossett, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2022 My sympathy and prayers for the Arnold Family during this difficult time.May you find comfort in the memories of good times and love you shared with Mr. Bud.
Wanda Reaves
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Vonnie and boys you are in my thoughts at this time. Sorry I will not be able to attend the service but will be thinking of you in the days ahead.Bennie and Barbara Jordan
Hamburg Ar, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Carl and Beverly our thoughts and prayers for comfort in the days ahead in Jesus name amenBilly and Alta Harrington
Crossett, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Ms Vonnie and family, we r so sorry for the loss of Mr Bud.You are in our thoughts and prayers.