
Arnold spent his early years in Florida as a superintendent for Gibeaut Construction Company. He raised his kids on the farm in Cove and won Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year in 1977, later relocating to Mena. Upon his retirement, Arnold loved restoring old tractors back to their prime working day and spending time with his family. He had been an active member of the local Elks Lodge for several years where he loved to socialize and dance. Arnold was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He is survived by his three children, Tammy and Kelly Nicholas of Aurora, Colorado, Earnie and Trina Holbrook of Rockport, Texas and Pamela (Higgins) and Timmy Tabor of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Krystal Titsworth of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ian Holbrook of Rockport, Texas and Darby Nicholas of Aurora, Colorado; brothers and sisters, Juanita Ingram of Tampa, Florida, Bud Holbrook of Mena, Arkansas, Patty Wooldridge of Naples, Florida and Procter (Stoney) Holbrook Jr. of Naples, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Carson Titsworth of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Kaydince Holbrook of Rockport, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A family and friends gathering in remembrance of Arnold will be held December 20, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at his home at 115 Polk 109 in Acorn.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Hospice Promise Foundation in care of Ouachita Regional Hospice, 1106 S Mena, Arkansas 71953, for their excellent care of Arnold and his family in the past weeks or The Mena Elks Lodge #781, 124 Elk Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
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Jeri Pearson
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We are truly sorry about Arnold, your dad….
Death is called an “enemy”, producing a ” sting”, even though it also can bring relief to the one who’s suffering.
I’m sure he found comfort in having you kids there & just knowing how much you cared. We look forward to the
Time when sorrow, pain, and death will be a thing of the past.
1Cor. 15:26,55,56 / Rev. 21:4
Your Friends,
Jonathan & Chloe’
My deepest condolences…prayers for the family.