Alfred Anthony “Tony” Arnold of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born October 28, 1923 in Pleasanton, Texas, son of Anthony and Cecilia (Dylla) Arnold. He departed this life Monday, May 22, 2017 in Fayetteville, Ark., at age 93.
Tony proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of the First Christian Church of Eureka Springs.
On August 26, 2004, he was united in marriage with Lucille (Capps) Arnold, who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Deborah Brodie, of San Antonio, Texas; stepson, Orville Easley and wife, Keli, of Rocklin, Calif.; stepdaughter, Lou Montieth, of Yucca, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Sue Stevens and husband, J.B. of Meadowvista, Calif.; stepson, Bill Ballinger and wife, Nelta, of Texas; granddaughter, Megan Brodie and great-grandson, Brodie Frost of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Dorothy Arnold of Pleasanton, Texas; sister, Cecile Tays and husband, Jim, of Hot Springs, S. Dak., and a host of family and friends and loved ones.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and one daughter.
Funeral service was May 27, 2017, at the Chapel of the Springs, Eureka Springs with Pastor Mark Golaway officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2017